Crude oil prices began this week with a gain following a statement by Iran setting six demands for a peace deal with the United States and claims from the Houthis that they had struck an Aramco refinery in Jazan. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $84.24 per barrel, with West Texas Intermediate changing hands for $78.70 per barrel.
Which U.S. oil major produced the most in the second quarter of 2026 – ExxonMobil, Chevron, or ConocoPhillips? According to their second quarter results statements, Exxon took top spot, with 4.514 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, followed by Chevron, with 4.070 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, and ConocoPhillips, with 2.248 million barrels of oil equivalent per day.