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Trump says oil companies making 'too much money' from Iran shortage
US President Donald Trump criticized Chevron and Exxon Mobil for profiting from high oil prices caused by a crude shortage linked to the Iran war, urging the industry to lower fuel prices. Trump stated, 'I don't like it. They're making too much money, okay? Based on a shortage, they're making too much money.'
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