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      <title><![CDATA[The Iran war shoots the profitability of the energy sector up to historical maximums]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://static1.ara.cat/clip/955598bd-cc2b-4063-9b21-fcd2749cb6de_16-9-aspect-ratio_default_0_x837y641.jpg" /></p><p>The Iran war triggers the profitability of the energy sector in the State to historical highs. According to a report published this Tuesday by the economic cabinet of Comissions Obreres (CCOO), the margin on sales —obtained by dividing the gross operating profit by total revenue— was 24.5% at the close of the second quarter of 2026, a figure never before recorded that is three points higher than last year's and more than double compared to the fiscal years prior to the outbreak of the pandemic.</p>]]></description>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Albert Cadanet Vilà]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:37:06 +0000]]></pubDate>
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