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Trump says 'I don't like' Exxon, Chevron making 'too much money' off high oil prices
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk ABC 12 , as published by KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The president's comments come amid the US conflict with Iran.
President Trump has expressed disapproval of two major oil companies. He stated his dislike for ExxonMobil and Chevron generating excessive profits from high oil prices. The president's comments come amid the US conflict with Iran.
His statement indicates concern over the financial gains of these companies during this time. Further information on the president's views can be found through KTXS, the local ABC affiliate in Abilene , Texas. Details of the situation and the president's full statement are available from this source.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News Reading time: 1 min
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