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JB Pritzker Demands Big Oil Return 'Windfall Profits' as Iran’s Hormuz Demands Threaten Another Gas Price Spike

Aug 10, 2026 · 02:53 AM ET· updated 1h ago
JB Pritzker Demands Big Oil Return 'Windfall Profits' as Iran’s Hormuz Demands Threaten Another Gas Price Spike

Gov. Pritzker demands oil companies like Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips return war profits to Illinois consumers.

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A governor is asking big oil companies to give back extra money they made when gas prices went up. When politicians pressure companies about profits, it can affect how much money those companies keep or spend on new projects.

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