Faced with Dwindling "Monster Profits," Major Oil Companies Are Forced into Tough Decisions.

Analysts told CNBC that the major oil companies are likely to face difficulties in securing payouts to their shareholders in the coming months in an environment of weaker crude oil prices. The Oil Companies' Dilemma: Dividends Under Pressure The major energy companies are being forced into tough decisions due to an environment of weaker crude oil prices. Generous dividend payments to shareholders are expected to come under significant pressure in the coming months. American and European oil companies such as Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, and...