Exxon and Chevron profit surge on war-driven refining margins
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Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported record quarterly earnings driven by a surge in refining margins linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The oil giants benefited from tight global gasoline and diesel supplies, which pushed crack spreads to multi-year highs. Both companies highlighted robust upstream production, but the refining segment was the primary engine of profit growth. The results underscore how geopolitical tension continues to reshape energy company financials. Exxon's upstream output rose 5% year-on-year, while Chevron's total production grew 3% in the period.
Why it matters
The profit surge directly affects global fuel prices and demonstrates how the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to drive windfall gains for Western oil majors, with implications for consumer pump prices worldwide.
Read the original report — Reuters
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