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ExxonMobil CEO warns oil prices could rise as earnings dip

US oil majors posted lower Friday earnings as accounting factors offset gains from a recent Middle East supply shock; ExxonMobil’s CEO warned crude prices could still climb.

Published May 1, 2026, 2:18 PM EDT | WFMZZ

US oil giants reported lower earnings on Friday, with accounting effects muting the benefits of a Middle East oil shock. ExxonMobil’s CEO cautioned that crude prices could still increase despite the earnings decline.