Iran War Drives Oil Profits to Highest Levels in Years NYT - Energy & Environment By: Rebecca F. Elliott 31 July 2026 at 17:09 The worldβs biggest oil companies are benefiting from the high commodity prices that have been a drag on the rest of the economy. Β© Meridith Kohut for The New York TimesAn Exxon Mobil refinery in Baytown, Texas. The war with Iran has been a boon for many oil producers.
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.