Big Oil
Coverage of Big Oil in the Nexus archive.
- Big Oil heads for biggest profits in years as Trump pushes for lower gas prices
Big Oil is projected to achieve its largest profits in years as President Trump intensifies efforts to reduce gas prices before the upcoming midterm elections. The pressure on the industry to lower fuel costs aligns with Trump's political agenda ahead of November's voting.
- Big oil’s secretive trading arms are having an extraordinary year
Big oil companies' secretive trading arms are experiencing an extraordinary year by capitalizing on energy crises through corporate gambling strategies.
- Oil is nearing prewar prices. Why hasn’t gasoline followed suit?
Oil is approaching its prewar price following a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to end the conflict, but gasoline prices remain high. President Trump has accused Big Oil of price gouging, while analysts attribute the delay in lower gas prices to individual gas station owners.
- Chevron's CFO says gas prices will come down — but not as fast as Trump wants
Chevron's CFO Eimear Bonner stated that gas prices will decrease but not as quickly as Trump desires, while Trump has directed the DOJ to investigate Big Oil.
- Chevron CFO says gas prices will normalize after Trump presses Big Oil
Chevron's CFO stated gas prices will normalize following pressure from President Donald Trump on Big Oil. Trump ordered an investigation into oil companies, accusing them of gouging consumers.
- Trump blames 'Big Oil' for gas prices
Oil prices have returned to near pre-war levels, but US retail gas prices remain above $3.90, prompting President Donald Trump to accuse 'Big Oil' of price gouging, echoing former President Joe Biden's earlier complaints. Trump has ordered his Justice Department to investigate oil companies despite the fact that 'Big Oil' does not set retail gas prices.
- VOLTAGE: Electrification in the spotlight
The article highlights electrification as a focal point, discussing topics such as Big Oil's financial influence, aviation fuels, and waste exports. It underscores ongoing debates around energy transitions and industrial practices.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger shares an inconvenient truth
Arnold Schwarzenegger compares Democrats' efforts to remove Big Oil from California to the Terminator's ruthlessness. The article highlights the political action against Big Oil in California.
- Big Oil Balks at Trump’s Invitation to Drill in Alaska’s Arctic Wildlife Refuge
Big Oil companies have rejected President Trump's offer to drill in Alaska's Arctic Wildlife Refuge. The article notes concerns among Alaskans that the North Slope's peak productivity may have declined despite the Trans Alaska Pipeline System's historical significance.
- California governor candidate Xavier Becerra’s Big Oil hypocrisy laid bare
California governor candidate Xavier Becerra claims he can challenge big oil, but the article accuses him of hypocrisy by accepting significant financial support from the same industry. The piece highlights the contradiction between his public stance and private fundraising.
- Big Oil’s Bumper Iran Profits Become a Juicy Tax Target for Europe
European governments are targeting oil companies' profits from Iran operations as a potential tax revenue source. Major oil corporations have seen significant financial gains from Iran-related activities, attracting scrutiny from European tax authorities seeking to capitalize on these earnings.
- Gavin Newsom declares war on Chevron and California small businesses as he tells drivers to avoid gas stations
California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Big Oil and Chevron specifically, advising Californians to avoid purchasing gas from Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend, claiming they are overcharging consumers. Newsom attributed the high prices to oil companies capitalizing on tensions related to Trump's Iran policy.
- Behind Big Oil’s first-quarter beat: The quiet rise of trading desks
Europe's oil supermajors reported stronger-than-expected profits in the first quarter, driven by trading contributions. The companies highlighted the positive impact of their trading desks on their financial results. This boost in profits exceeded initial expectations.
- Trump’s crooked ‘art of the deal’ with Big Oil
The article discusses Donald Trump's corrupt deal with Big Oil, citing it as the most corrupt in US history. It mentions several big oil scandals over the last century, including Teapot Dome and Exxon Valdez. The article criticizes Trump's actions as a significant issue.