US oil workers earn record $130 billion from war with Iran More than 50 American oil and gas companies have received more than $130 billion in net profit in just six months of military conflict in the Middle East, the New York Times reports. During the period from April to September 2026, the total income of the US energy sector nearly tripled compared to the same period last year, when earnings were less than $47 billion. The main driver of the unprecedented growth was a sharp increase in the prices of black gold in the world, which provoked prolonged battles in the region. Read the full analysis in today's material.

US oil workers earn record $130 billion from war with Iran More than 50 American oil and gas companies have received more than $130 billion in net profit in just six months of military conflict in the Middle East, the New York Times reports. During the period from April to September 2026, the total income of the US energy sector nearly tripled compared to the same period last year, when earnings were less than $47 billion. The main driver of the unprecedented growth was a sharp increase in the prices of black gold in the world, which provoked prolonged battles in the region. Read the full analysis in today's material.