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President Donald Trump held a high-level meeting with energy executives as Brent crude climbed to $110 per barrel amid rising Middle East tensions. Despite the surge in prices, Exxon Mobil and Chevron are reportedly resisting White House calls for increased drilling to boost domestic supply. This resistance comes as the companies face decreased annual profits, largely attributed to poorly timed financial hedges during the conflict involving Israel and Iran. While U.S. gasoline prices have reached $4.17 per gallon, the oil majors appear focused on financial stability over rapid production expansion. The standoff highlights a growing conflict between the administration's energy goals and the strategic priorities of the nation's largest producers. Markets are closely monitoring how this friction will impact future supply chains and global oil price stability.
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