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Exxon Mobil and Chevron earnings fall as Iran war disrupts oil shipments
Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported first-quarter profits that fell year over year, with Exxon at about $4.18 billion and Chevron at $2.21 billion, according to PBS NewsHour. Analysts noted profits were pressured by hedging effects and one-time reserves, while Reuters-synthesized and CNN reporting highlighted that rising oil prices amid the Iran war could lift profits in the future. CNBC adds that oil prices spiked after late-February strikes on Iran, a backdrop to the earnings figures. The overall narrative centers on a weaker quarterly profit despite higher energy prices, with potential upside from price moves as the Iran conflict persists.
Concrete downstream impact: oil prices spiked after the Iran-related conflict, influencing potential future profits for Exxon Mobil and Chevron, as reported by CNBC and CNN.
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Exxon Mobil and Chevron earnings fall as Iran war disrupts oil shipments
Oil prices were depressed during the first two months of the year, but suddenly spiked after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices
ExxonMobil and Chevron, America’s two largest oil companies, both reported a sharp drop in profit for the first three months of this year. But much bigger profits likely lay ahead because of rising oil prices during the war with Iran. Oil and gas prices rose in the runup to the Iran war and surged after the war.
Profit for the biggest U.S. oil companies declined in 1st quarter – but only on paper
Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Profit for the two largest oil companies in the U.S. tumbled during the first quarter, a three-month period in which the price of crude and gasoline rocketed higher. It's a setback on paper only, however, the result of financial hedges that.