U.S. oil and gas companies spent less than $1 billion to influence politicians during the 2024 election cycle, leading to increased profits and reduced competition from Middle Eastern energy producers.

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https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/middle-east-war-damage-energy-assets-may-cost-up-58-billion-research-firm-rystad-2026-04-15/ This is how it is done - #US #oil #gas companies bought #politicians for less than $1B in the 2024 #election cycle and have made billions in extra profits thanks to the #war which has also gutted their major competitors in the #MiddleEast increasing their market share over the long-term. Easy-peasy. And remember, both #Obama and #Biden routinely bragged about growth of #US #oil #gas production on their watch. #climate #climatechange #climatecrisis