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Trump’s Oil Output Push Rejected, CEOs Prioritize Cash Flow

5/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s request that oil firms boost output was rejected, dealing a setback to his agenda.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright urged the firms to raise output as gasoline $4.43 per gallon.
Exxon Mobil CFO Neil Hansen said the company is in high gear and will not increase production.
Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner said the firm will prioritize free cash-flow growth over raising output.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s request that oil firms boost output was rejected, dealing a setback to his agenda.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright urged the firms to raise output as gasoline $4.43 per gallon.
Exxon Mobil CFO Neil Hansen said the company is in high gear and will not increase production.
Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner said the firm will prioritize free cash-flow growth over raising output.