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The Economic Times
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'Too much money': Trump attacks ExxonMobil & Chevron over massive profits, demands lower gasoline prices for American drivers

US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised oil majors ExxonMobil and Chevron for posting strong profits while American motorists continue to face high fuel prices, saying the companies are making "too much money" and should return some of those gains to consumers.

According to Reuters, Trump's remarks mark an unusual departure from his traditionally close relationship with the US oil industry, which has broadly supported his pro-energy agenda.

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