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Houston-based oil companies reap massive profits as U.S. and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Cathy Bussewitz, AP Business Writer , as published by Houston Public Media
· July 31, 2026
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Key takeaway 53 billion in second-quarter profits, which is a substantial increase from the same period last year.
Houston -based oil companies have seen significant increases in profits. 53 billion in second-quarter profits, which is a substantial increase from the same period last year. S.
and Iran. 07 billion. For more information on the profits reported by these companies, readers can refer to the original source, Houston Public Media, for further details on the recent developments in the oil industry.
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Published: July 31, 2026 ·
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