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Chevron says no quick fix for gas prices as Trump takes on Big Oil: ‘It’s going to take time’

Her comments come shortly after President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into Big Oil, accusing them of "gouging" consumers.

Chevron says no quick fix for gas prices as Trump takes on Big Oil: ‘It’s going to take time’

TL;DR

  • Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner expects U.S. gasoline prices to fall as the Middle East situation normalizes.
  • President Trump has ordered an investigation into "Big Oil," accusing them of "gouging" consumers.
  • Bonner stated that energy majors are "doing everything we can" but that it will take time for fuel prices to decrease.
  • Trump wants gasoline prices to be around $2.25 per gallon.
  • Oil prices have fallen sharply, with Brent crude futures hovering at pre-war levels.
  • Chevron plans to grow production by 7% to 10% this year.