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BP’s record profits, driven by war-inflated oil prices, highlight the conflict’s economic impact while intensifying criticism from climate activists.
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BP profits hit 18-year high as Iran war drives up oil refining margins
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Third-quarter underlying replacement cost profit rises to $8.46bn, angering climate campaignersBP’s profits have hit their highest level in almost two decades, as the war in the Middle East drove up oil and gas prices and led to “significantly higher” trading.The energy company hailed a “banner quarter” on Friday, with its underlying replacement cost profit – a key measure of its income – almost quadrupling to $8.46bn (£6.3bn), up from $2.2bn a year ago. Continue reading...
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