22 People 21436 Fact-checks 7073 Articles People (22) Democrats Rising Right to Rise Moms Rising Major Gross Profit Illinois Rising Action America First Patients First Ohio Oil and Gas Association Pine Tree Results PAC State Public Service Announcement Good Jobs First Florida First Initiative Florida First Project Health First Wisconsin Voters First Ohio America First Legal Friends of Miami First Lone Star First Protect Families First Virginia First Foundation Fact-checks (21436) Facebook posts stated on March 07, 2022 in a Facebook post: U.S. imports 1% of its oil from Russia while “Exxon, Chevron, BP and Shell profits are at their highest level in over 7 years.” By Andy Nguyen• March 10, 2022 Jim Moran stated on February 10, 2011 in a news release.: "Over the past decade, the big five oil companies --- BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil and Shell -- made a total profit of nearly $1 trillion." By Sean Gorman• April 11, 2011 American Crossroads stated on September 16, 2014 in a campaign ad: Says Tom Steyer is a "California billionaire who stands to profit by blocking Keystone" and "is spending big to help" Bruce Braley. By Steve Contorno• September 19, 2014 Sarah Palin stated on August 29, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio: "As governor, I've stood up to ... the big oil companies." By Alexander Lane• September 1, 2008 James Carville stated on June 08, 2010 in a fundraising letter: Alex Sink was "the first official who said that BP should pay $25 million for an ad campaign to promote Florida tourism." By Amy Sherman• June 16, 2010 Americans United for Change stated on June 11, 2010 in a TV commercial: "Every day, oil continues to pour into the Gulf of Mexico. ... Even with disaster on our coast..., Richard Burr voted to let big oil off the hook." By Louis Jacobson• June 25, 2010 David Porter stated on July 28, 2010 in a press release.: Jeff Weems' "legal record is one of defending BP, Enron and just about every big oil company against the working man." By W. Gardner Selby• September 12, 2010 Facebook posts stated on June 03, 2022 in Facebook posts: A BP oil executive named Brice Cromwell blamed the Biden administration for high gas prices. By Gabrielle Settles• June 7, 2022 National Taxpayers Union stated on September 02, 2010 in a television commercial: Proposed tax changes are a "handout" to BP. By Louis Jacobson• September 10, 2010 Ed Schultz stated on May 05, 2010 in a broadcast of the Ed Show: "Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu received almost $1.8 million from BP over the last decade." By Catharine Richert• May 14, 2010 Dave Aronberg stated on July 02, 2010 in an e-mail to supporters.: Dan Gelber's employment by BP's law firm "could disqualify him from representing Florida against BP as Attorney General." By Aaron Sharockman• July 15, 2010 Ron Klein stated on June 28, 2010 in a fundraising e-mail: "West has raised $2 million from those that would leave our beaches in ruins, end Social Security and Medicare, and give corporations free reign." By Amy Sherman• July 1, 2010 Eric Hovde stated on March 29, 2012 in a radio ad: "The failed economic policies" of President Barack Obama, the Democrats and the Federal Reserve "are making gas prices higher while America’s economy is running on fumes." By James B. Nelson• May 4, 2012 Jeff Greene stated on June 22, 2010 in a debate: The U.S. spends $4 billion on research and development for energy, while spending $350 billion on oil from foreign countries, "many of whom are our enemies." By Angie Drobnic Holan• June 23, 2010 Johnny Isakson stated on March 11, 2011 in a Twitter post: "Since President Obama took office, gas prices have gone up 67 percent." By Eric Stirgus• March 23, 2011 Jim Webb stated on February 03, 2011 in a committee hearing.: The war in Iraq was a major factor in blowing "the top off the price of oil." By Jacob Geiger• February 14, 2011 Robert Reich stated on September 22, 2013 in a roundtable on ABC’s “This Week”: Under economic sanctions, "now Iran is suffering 30 percent inflation, 20 percent unemployment." By Becky Bowers• September 27, 2013 Michele Bachmann stated on August 27, 2011 in a campaign event: "The United States is the No. 1 country in the world for energy resources. … We are the king daddy dogs when it comes to energy." By Louis Jacobson• August 31, 2011 Richard Ojeda stated on August 25, 2019 in a tweet: The United States is "#1 in oil consumption" in the world. By Autumn Cecil, Jacqueline Kautz• October 1, 2019 Scott Bessent stated on May 18, 2025 in remarks on NBC's "Meet the Press": “Gasoline prices have collapsed under President Trump." By Louis Jacobson• May 20, 2025 Articles (7073) BP liked Obama, but oil stained Palin's hands too By Robert Farley• May 25, 2010 Ask PolitiFact: What does the Iran war mean for US gasoline prices? By Louis Jacobson• March 4, 2026 Oil companies talk about low-carbon projects. How much do they spend on them? By Jon Greenberg• November 8, 2021 Ask PolitiFact: What is the Strait of Hormuz and how does it affect oil prices? By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• March 11, 2026 Will you pay $500 more for gas this year because of the Iran war? Fact-checking Democrat Ed Markey By Amy Sherman• March 26, 2026 Mix 'n match creditors with causes By Angie Drobnic Holan• June 20, 2008 Strait of Hormuz: What to know about the crucial oil passage Iran might block following US strikes By Madison Czopek, Ella Moore• June 23, 2025 Not just oil: How the Strait of Hormuz blockage affects US consumers, from fertilizer to helium By Louis Jacobson• April 6, 2026 Trump withdraws U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal. Here’s what you need to know By Jon Greenberg, John Kruzel, Amy Sherman• May 8, 2018 Corporate profits do not drive inflation, but inflation boosts company profits By Louis Jacobson• December 10, 2022 Fact-checking Trump’s conclusion that Iran war was a ‘total’ US victory By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 2026 Donald Trump's speech about fighting 'radical Islamic terrorism,' fact-checked By Linda Qiu, Katie Sanders• August 15, 2016 In uncertain times, fact-checkers are working with special urgency By Louis Jacobson• April 2, 2026 Supporting Iranians, then threatening to end civilization: How Trump contradicts himself on war By Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026 With time and money, US can replace banned Russian imports with domestic oil By Madison Czopek• March 9, 2022 How long will the Iran war last? See Trump’s timeline shift By Amy Sherman, Zoe Weyand• March 30, 2026 How Iran and the United States came to the brink By Jon Greenberg• January 7, 2020 The US freed $6 billion in Iranian money. Did it help fund Hamas’ attack on Israel? By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman• October 9, 2023 Keeping tabs on the 2010 "Texan of the Year" By Meghan Ashford-Grooms• December 28, 2010 Gasoline prices: Where they stand now, and why By Louis Jacobson• October 25, 2022
Democrats Rising Right to Rise Moms Rising Major Gross Profit Illinois Rising Action America First Patients First Ohio Oil and Gas Association Pine Tree Results PAC State Public Service Announcement Good Jobs First Florida First Initiative Florida First Project Health First Wisconsin Voters First Ohio America First Legal Friends of Miami First Lone Star First Protect Families First Virginia First Foundation
Facebook posts stated on March 07, 2022 in a Facebook post: U.S. imports 1% of its oil from Russia while “Exxon, Chevron, BP and Shell profits are at their highest level in over 7 years.” By Andy Nguyen• March 10, 2022 Jim Moran stated on February 10, 2011 in a news release.: "Over the past decade, the big five oil companies --- BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil and Shell -- made a total profit of nearly $1 trillion." By Sean Gorman• April 11, 2011 American Crossroads stated on September 16, 2014 in a campaign ad: Says Tom Steyer is a "California billionaire who stands to profit by blocking Keystone" and "is spending big to help" Bruce Braley. By Steve Contorno• September 19, 2014 Sarah Palin stated on August 29, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio: "As governor, I've stood up to ... the big oil companies." By Alexander Lane• September 1, 2008 James Carville stated on June 08, 2010 in a fundraising letter: Alex Sink was "the first official who said that BP should pay $25 million for an ad campaign to promote Florida tourism." By Amy Sherman• June 16, 2010 Americans United for Change stated on June 11, 2010 in a TV commercial: "Every day, oil continues to pour into the Gulf of Mexico. ... Even with disaster on our coast..., Richard Burr voted to let big oil off the hook." By Louis Jacobson• June 25, 2010 David Porter stated on July 28, 2010 in a press release.: Jeff Weems' "legal record is one of defending BP, Enron and just about every big oil company against the working man." By W. Gardner Selby• September 12, 2010 Facebook posts stated on June 03, 2022 in Facebook posts: A BP oil executive named Brice Cromwell blamed the Biden administration for high gas prices. By Gabrielle Settles• June 7, 2022 National Taxpayers Union stated on September 02, 2010 in a television commercial: Proposed tax changes are a "handout" to BP. By Louis Jacobson• September 10, 2010 Ed Schultz stated on May 05, 2010 in a broadcast of the Ed Show: "Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu received almost $1.8 million from BP over the last decade." By Catharine Richert• May 14, 2010 Dave Aronberg stated on July 02, 2010 in an e-mail to supporters.: Dan Gelber's employment by BP's law firm "could disqualify him from representing Florida against BP as Attorney General." By Aaron Sharockman• July 15, 2010 Ron Klein stated on June 28, 2010 in a fundraising e-mail: "West has raised $2 million from those that would leave our beaches in ruins, end Social Security and Medicare, and give corporations free reign." By Amy Sherman• July 1, 2010 Eric Hovde stated on March 29, 2012 in a radio ad: "The failed economic policies" of President Barack Obama, the Democrats and the Federal Reserve "are making gas prices higher while America’s economy is running on fumes." By James B. Nelson• May 4, 2012 Jeff Greene stated on June 22, 2010 in a debate: The U.S. spends $4 billion on research and development for energy, while spending $350 billion on oil from foreign countries, "many of whom are our enemies." By Angie Drobnic Holan• June 23, 2010 Johnny Isakson stated on March 11, 2011 in a Twitter post: "Since President Obama took office, gas prices have gone up 67 percent." By Eric Stirgus• March 23, 2011 Jim Webb stated on February 03, 2011 in a committee hearing.: The war in Iraq was a major factor in blowing "the top off the price of oil." By Jacob Geiger• February 14, 2011 Robert Reich stated on September 22, 2013 in a roundtable on ABC’s “This Week”: Under economic sanctions, "now Iran is suffering 30 percent inflation, 20 percent unemployment." By Becky Bowers• September 27, 2013 Michele Bachmann stated on August 27, 2011 in a campaign event: "The United States is the No. 1 country in the world for energy resources. … We are the king daddy dogs when it comes to energy." By Louis Jacobson• August 31, 2011 Richard Ojeda stated on August 25, 2019 in a tweet: The United States is "#1 in oil consumption" in the world. By Autumn Cecil, Jacqueline Kautz• October 1, 2019 Scott Bessent stated on May 18, 2025 in remarks on NBC's "Meet the Press": “Gasoline prices have collapsed under President Trump." By Louis Jacobson• May 20, 2025
BP liked Obama, but oil stained Palin's hands too By Robert Farley• May 25, 2010 Ask PolitiFact: What does the Iran war mean for US gasoline prices? By Louis Jacobson• March 4, 2026 Oil companies talk about low-carbon projects. How much do they spend on them? By Jon Greenberg• November 8, 2021 Ask PolitiFact: What is the Strait of Hormuz and how does it affect oil prices? By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• March 11, 2026 Will you pay $500 more for gas this year because of the Iran war? Fact-checking Democrat Ed Markey By Amy Sherman• March 26, 2026 Mix 'n match creditors with causes By Angie Drobnic Holan• June 20, 2008 Strait of Hormuz: What to know about the crucial oil passage Iran might block following US strikes By Madison Czopek, Ella Moore• June 23, 2025 Not just oil: How the Strait of Hormuz blockage affects US consumers, from fertilizer to helium By Louis Jacobson• April 6, 2026 Trump withdraws U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal. Here’s what you need to know By Jon Greenberg, John Kruzel, Amy Sherman• May 8, 2018 Corporate profits do not drive inflation, but inflation boosts company profits By Louis Jacobson• December 10, 2022 Fact-checking Trump’s conclusion that Iran war was a ‘total’ US victory By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 2026 Donald Trump's speech about fighting 'radical Islamic terrorism,' fact-checked By Linda Qiu, Katie Sanders• August 15, 2016 In uncertain times, fact-checkers are working with special urgency By Louis Jacobson• April 2, 2026 Supporting Iranians, then threatening to end civilization: How Trump contradicts himself on war By Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026 With time and money, US can replace banned Russian imports with domestic oil By Madison Czopek• March 9, 2022 How long will the Iran war last? See Trump’s timeline shift By Amy Sherman, Zoe Weyand• March 30, 2026 How Iran and the United States came to the brink By Jon Greenberg• January 7, 2020 The US freed $6 billion in Iranian money. Did it help fund Hamas’ attack on Israel? By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman• October 9, 2023 Keeping tabs on the 2010 "Texan of the Year" By Meghan Ashford-Grooms• December 28, 2010 Gasoline prices: Where they stand now, and why By Louis Jacobson• October 25, 2022
