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Exxon Profits Soar 69%
Exxon Profits increased 69% from a year ago, or $11 billion in a quarter. Most oil companies profits also soared in Q1. President Obama blasted oil company U.S. taxpayer subsidies in his weekly address, as well as soaring gas prices. Below is great AP video coverage on gas prices.
Note how the oil companies claim speculators are the ones driving up prices. Well, gee if that's true Oil Multinationals, you sure are getting a nice happy ride regardless.