BP profits double as Iran war boosts oil trading
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 05:04 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Business, MarketWatch
BP's profits have doubled in the first quarter of 2026 due to rising energy prices caused by the Iran war. The Guardian Business reports that campaigners warn that energy companies are profiting from the conflict.
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