Chevron CorpChevron warns of tight diesel supply and reports strong refining profits, beating earnings estimates.
ExxonMobil and Chevron, major US oil producers, warn that global supplies of diesel and other refined products are likely to remain tight in the second half of the year, with the Iran conflict helping to keep prices elevated. Both companies reported second-quarter earnings, noting that refining profits surged sharply due to declining fuel inventories, shrinking Chinese exports, and refinery outages in Russia, which pushed refining margins higher. Mike Wirth, CEO of Chevron, said that product prices will continue to face pressure in the third quarter and possibly beyond, while Darren Woods, CEO of Exxon, stated that reopening shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz is essential to increase crude supply, and current refinery run rates cannot be sustained over the long term. ExxonMobil reported second-quarter profit of 14.7 billion dollars and earnings per share of 3.52 dollars, slightly below analyst expectations, while Chevron reported profit of 12.1 billion dollars and earnings per share of 6.06 dollars, beating market forecasts.
Chevron CorpChevron warns of tight diesel supply and reports strong refining profits, beating earnings estimates.
Exxon Mobil CorpExxon warns of tight diesel supply and reports strong refining profits, though earnings slightly missed estimates.