US President Donald Trump is taking aim at major oil companies, accusing them of profiting from market disruptions and high energy prices. While insisting he’s a supporter of free enterprise, Trump says companies such as Chevron and ExxonMobil have benefited too much from oil shortages. He also predicts that prices could fall sharply once the conflict involving Iran is resolved. We speak to energy expert Harold “Skip” York about whether Trump’s criticism is justified, what’s really driving oil prices, and how a post-crisis Middle East could reshape global energy markets.
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