18-October-2026
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ExxonMobil Signals $4.5 Billion Refining Earnings Boost as Margins Soar
17-Oct-2026

ExxonMobil signaled on Friday that higher refining margins during the third quarter could boost its downstream profit by $4.5 billion compared with the previous three months. Refining margins have soared due to the ongoing Iran war, which has restricted energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. The resulting higher fuel prices have created political risks for the administration of US President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections in November.

News Source:- https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-10-16/exxonmobil-signals-4-5-billion-refining-earnings-boost-as-margins-soar