Gas prices are coming down.

#msg6053072Sophos3 : Lol! O&G profits in 2026, Ooooh pretty straight forward lol

#msg6052999SorryInAdvance : You turn your guns in yet? I didn't see a response back yesterday

#msg6053062Chow : I just think theres a lot of manipulation that goes on and that it costs us the consumer. Why so much profit when theres a war and we only own 20% of the whole big picture. I know its complicated. But at the end of that complication is just men in suits making decisions.

#msg6053079Chow : Nah. I don't actually advocate for taking away guns. I just want more sensible laws to make it more difficult to purchase them.

#msg6053059 Joe Then there is this…. " I Summary In 2026, the oil and gas industry has reported record-high profits, largely driven by increased energy prices due to geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict involving Iran. Major companies like Exxon and Chevron have seen their profits soar, with Exxon doubling its profits to $14.53 billion and Chevron nearly quadrupling to $12.07 billion during the second quarter alone. energycapitalhtx.com 2026 Oil and Gas Industry Profit Overview The oil and gas sector has experienced significant profit growth in 2026. Record Profits - Major oil companies reported unprecedented profits, with the three largest U.S. firms averaging $404 million in daily profits. Geopolitical Impact - Increased energy prices were largely influenced by the U.S. and Israel's military actions against Iran, disrupting oil supplies. Profit Per Second - Leading companies like Chevron and Exxon are projected to earn approximately $2,967 every second in 2026. Market Conditions - The industry faces rising costs and shifting policies, but opportunities in LNG and digital transformation are emerging. NPR

#msg6053081SorryInAdvance : Most people want that dude. You said it works well in other countries Countries where you can't legally own a gun

#msg6053083Chow : So, would you say Oklahoma beef producers are screwing over the American public, as well? MissAmericanPie : If their margin percentage is the same at high prices as at low prices, their (XOM and CVX), their absolute profit is higher at high prices. Also, those two companies control less than 10% of worldwide daily crude oil supply. OPEC + Russia control almost half of daily oil production.

#msg6053080MissAmericanPie : 100% and as long as they play us like puppets and continue to have us argue over stupid party bs it'll always be this way My company is down this year almost 20% and it's because of bs greed at the top. Fuel has killed me this year

#msg6053086buffaloglenn : No, they're screwed too because of ridiculous fuel prices. They aren't going to take a loss, they're gonna pass it along while O&G companies set record profits

#msg6053084Chow : I mean, it does work when you do that... In Japan, you can own a gun, but it's a heckuva process. I'm not advocating for that level either, but when I bought an AR, I was stunned at how easy and quick it was.

#msg6053088Chow : You're way off track - maybe it feels more comfortable to believe it's a couple men in suits behind the microphone controlling everything, but it simply isn't that. Sure, their objective, their whole reason for existing, is to make money. But they didn't start a war.