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.
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.