Why are Oil Companies Thriving During Joe Biden's Term? Here's What Charges Oil & Gas Industry Profits
By Giuliano De Leon
Jun 11, 2024 01:18 PM EDT
Jun 11, 2024 01:18 PM EDT
Oil companies thrived significantly during Joe Biden's term, which is surprising since the Biden Administration touted efforts to move away from fossil fuels. Is the US President to blame for the rising oil and gas profits?
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According to ABC 12 News, Donald Trump said during the last presidential election that Joe Biden would destroy the oil industry if he became the US president.
However, his warning didn't happen, as oil giants in the United States greatly thrived under his administration. The US Energy Information Administration revealed that more crude oil was produced in the country in 2023.
The oil production in 2023 even the record set in 2019. Because of this, oil companies are raking hundreds of billions in profits. But why does this happen if Joe Biden wants to transition away from fossil fuels and move towards green energy sources?
CNN Business reported that the US's thriving oil and gas industry isn't directly linked to Joe Biden's policies. Oil companies are thriving because of the following reasons:
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Between 2021 and 2023, oil companies in the United States earned over $250 billion in profits. Among the top oil and gas companies are the following:
What they earned during the said period was 160% higher than what was earned during the first three years of Donald Trump's presidential term.
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