opinionU.S. Energy Companies Could Be Major Winners From Rising Oil Prices Amid Iran Crisis
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin argues that American oil and gas companies are among the biggest beneficiaries of the current Iran-related conflict, as higher crude prices boost profits and strengthen demand for U.S. energy exports. While the U.S. economy appears resilient enough to absorb some inflation pressure in the short term, history shows that prolonged energy crises can eventually hurt both consumers and the energy industry itself.