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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 2, 2026 at 10:19 PM ET · Updated August 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET

Trump tells Big Oil to return wartime profits during Iran conflict

4 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by American Spectator. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

President Trump said oil companies are making too much money during the Iran war and should give some of that back. He called on oil companies to cut gas prices.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 21 hr ago, when American Spectator reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from New York Post.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

New York Post 2 hr ago
Trump lashes out at Big Oil for ‘making too much money’ during Iran war: ‘They ought to give some of that back’
American Spectator 21 hr ago
Iran Is the Key to Trump’s Gaza Challenge

Wire & mainstream coverage (2)

CBS News 2 hr ago
Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"
NBC News 5 hr ago
Trump says U.S. has had 'many talks' with Iran

Coverage timeline

Aug 2, 10:19 PM ET
21 hr ago
American Spectator
Iran Is the Key to Trump’s Gaza Challenge
Aug 3, 2:21 PM ET
5 hr ago
NBC News
Trump says U.S. has had 'many talks' with Iran
Aug 3, 5:12 PM ET
2 hr ago
CBS News
Trump says oil companies should cut gas prices after making "too much money"
Aug 3, 5:52 PM ET
2 hr ago
New York Post
Trump lashes out at Big Oil for ‘making too much money’ during Iran war: ‘They ought to give some of that back’
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