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  1. Trump promised lax tax structures and rollbacks, while urging business donations and linking energy shocks to Middle East conflicts.

Oil Supermajors Report Record Profits Amid Middle East Conflict and Price Surge

30 reports, 18 independent Updated Oct 31
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What happened

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Oil supermajors reported combined adjusted net income of $56.3 billion in the most recent quarter. This windfall was driven by conflicts in the Persian Gulf and Russia, which caused international oil prices to rise almost 60% since late February. ExxonMobil’s refining division alone earned a record $9.05 billion during the third quarter.

From latimes.com, courant.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

High fuel prices are translating into significant profits for oil companies. This situation is contributing to public discontent over inflation, particularly as political figures face midterms. The fighting in the Middle East and Ukrainian strikes in Russia have sidelined about 10% of the world’s fuel-making capacity.

Donald Trump has linked energy shocks to Middle East conflicts while promoting lax tax structures and rollbacks.

From adn.com, latimes.com, courant.com

Who's involved

  • Donald TrumpHis policy and actions actively shape regional stability and conflict dynamics within the Middle East.
  • Middle EastThe geopolitical region whose instability and conflicts are driving oil price increases.
  • ExxonMobilIts operations and earnings are structurally dependent on resource supply and geopolitical stability in the Middle East.
  • ShellReported nearly doubled earnings due to the surge in energy prices.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • ExxonMobilSpeculative

    ExxonMobil could face increased costs or changes in investment strategy due to its structural dependency on the Middle East.

  • ShellSpeculative

    Shell may see increased revenue from refining operations due to the surge in energy prices.

  • TotalEnergiesSpeculative

    TotalEnergies could benefit from soaring fuel prices and record refining results, similar to other major companies.

How it developed

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  1. Oil profits from the Iran war are fueling public discontent over inflation.1 source
  2. High fuel profits and military action are fueling voter discontent.1 source
  3. Trump's potential military pressure on Iran, coupled with expert warnings, is driving oil price volatility.Sub-event
  4. Geopolitical risk from the US-Iran conflict is impacting global commodity flows and oil market sentiment.1 source
  5. Refinery fire impacts oil production as Iran seeks US cooperation on regional issues.1 source
  6. The region's instability is impacting oil production and market share, involving ExxonMobil and Trump.1 source
  7. Claims of successful military actions against Iran are reported, leading to a strait closure that impacts global oil markets.Sub-event
  8. War disrupted tankers carrying crude oil from the Persian Gulf.Sub-event
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  1. Rivalry over Strategic Petroleum Reserve management amid Iran tensions drives up oil prices.1 source
  2. Trump's policies are exploited by Iran amid shared blame for economic decline.1 source
  3. SPR maintains stockpile to support market stability amid geopolitical tensions.1 source

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