Politics & Government
Pritzker Accuses Oil Companies Of "Profiteering" From Iran War, Demands Refunds And Price Cuts For Illinois
Pritzker accuses them of using "the guise of supply disruptions" from the war to collect these record-setting profits.
August 7, 2026
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has issued an ultimatum to the leaders of America's major oil companies, accusing them of "profiteering" from supply constraints caused by the U.S. war with Iran.
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In an open letter to the CEOs of major oil companies including Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Continental Resources, Shell USA, bp America, ConocoPhillips and Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Pritzker said increased gas prices have cost Illinois residents an additional $2 billion since Feb. 28.
"Since President Donald Trump started the war with Iran, the price of regular gasoline in Illinois has risen by more than $1.30 per gallon, averaging $4.34 per gallon across the state and costing Illinois residents an additional $2 billion so far," he wrote. "During the same period, your companies reported record-setting profits, which in some cases were more than double the profit you earned during the same time last year."
