The Guardian Europe
Oil Giants Post 'War Bonus' Profits, Trump Demands They 'Give Some Back'
Oil companies rake in record profits from Middle East conflict, drawing bipartisan ire and calls to give back their 'war bonus'.
2026-08-04
The Guardian Europe
2026-08-01
NPR Economy
Oil Giants Post Eye-Watering Profits, Call Windfall Taxes 'Misguided' (While Counting Their Billions)
Oil giants make billions off wartime crude prices, call windfall taxes 'misguided,' and vow to keep the money flowing (to themselves, naturally).
2026-07-29
The Guardian
Big Oil’s Climate Crimes: Existing Laws Might Finally Get Some Exercise
Forget new laws: existing statutes on reckless endangerment, catastrophe, and manslaughter might finally get a workout against Big Oil.
2026-07-07
The Guardian
Big Oil Plans to Turn Up the Heat on an Already Boiling Planet, Because Money
Oil companies plan to increase production by 14% this decade, despite overwhelming evidence that it's cooking the planet. Profits are up; so are temperatures.
2026-05-29
NPR Economy
Costco and Walmart See Drivers Acting Like It's 2022 Again, Topping Off Tanks Like Nervous Squirrels
Americans are driving farther and waiting in longer lines to buy smaller amounts of cheaper gas, as the war in Iran and dwindling oil supplies push prices up and stress levels higher.
2026-05-15
Toyota Warns of Oil Shortage, Suggests 'Eh, Close Enough' Substitute
Toyota warns hybrid owners that their cars might have to drink the cheap stuff for a bit, because war and supply chains are a thing.
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