October 26, 2026

Trump’s oil and gas holdings rose as much as $35.6 million during Iran war

The report estimates Trump’s oil and gas holdings are now worth $22.5 million to $81.6 million, up from $12.6 million to $46 million at the end of 2025.
It says the stocks rose an average of 43%, and more than 94% of Trump’s new energy-stock purchases this year came after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February.
The report says the national average gas price reached $4.29 a gallon, up from $2.98 before the conflict, and American families have spent an additional $101 billion on gas.
The White House says Trump cannot direct or influence investment decisions made by third-party managers.

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