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'Trump's buddies in big oil' profited $130bn from Iran war, US senator says

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'Trump's buddies in big oil' profited $130bn from Iran war, US senator says
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US Senator Chris Van Hollen said President Donald Trump's allies in the oil industry have profited by $130 billion since the start of the war on Iran, while American households have borne over $1,100 in extra fuel costs. He called for the war to end in order to save lives and reduce costs.

US Senator Chris Van Hollen has said that US President Donald Trump's "buddies" in oil business have made $130 billion in profit while American households have paid "over 1,100 in extra fuel costs".

In a post on X, Hollen said “Since Trump started this illegal & senseless war in Iran, his buddies in Big Oil have made $130 BILLION in profit" and added that US oil companies are “literally profiting off working people’s pain".

“To save lives & lower costs, this war must end,” he said.

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