Fossil Fuel Executives Cash In NYT - Energy & Environment By: Claire Brown 28 July 2026 at 20:30 Insiders at leading oil and gas companies have made millions from stocks since the Iran war began. Β© Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesExecutives at Cheniere Energy, ConocoPhillips and other companies have sold almost $400 million in fossil fuel stocks in recent months, according to a new analysis.