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A surge in fuel prices tied to conflict involving Iran has generated windfall profits for U.S.
oil groups and deepened pain for American consumers, placing the energy industry on a collision course with the Trump administration.
Consumer costs, industry profits The fuel price surge connected to the Iran conflict has moved into U.S. Consumers carry the same price increase at the pump.
The Trump White House has sought lower energy costs as a standing policy goal. Outsized industry profits during a period of consumer hardship push against that position.
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