Exxon, Chevron profits beat forecasts, refining margins surge during wars — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exxon-chevron-profits-beat-forecasts-refining-margins-surge-during-warsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Exxon and Chevron Q3 Profits Beat Forecasts on Refininghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exxon-chevron-profits-beat-forecasts-refining-margins-surge-during-warshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exxon-chevron-profits-beat-forecasts-refining-margins-surge-during-wars#u169534Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:41:19 +0000ExxonMobil and Chevron surpassed analyst projections for quarterly profit as soaring refining margins boosted fuel-making earnings during ongoing conflicts. The surge propelled quarterly results, with Exxon reporting a $15.4 billion profit for the third quarter of 2026 and raising its dividend by 4 percent. Global stocks fell amid higher oil prices and an artificial intelligence pullback, while drivers continue paying elevated prices at the gas pump. The U.S. oil industry earned over $130 billion in profit during the Iran war, according to reports.Why it mattersGlobal diesel prices climbed as