Stewart Glickman notes that Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) are navigating a complex landscape of pricing headwinds and geopolitical volatility. He highlights that while year-over-year earnings have dipped, both companies beat fourth-quarter expectations through aggressive structural cost savings. Glickman points out that Exxon Mobil maintains a competitive edge over Chevron due to its superior balance sheet and larger stake in the Guyana project. Finally, he warns that potential supply disruptions in the Middle East could sideline millions of barrels, forcing a difficult balance between military objectives and surging crude prices.

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