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BP Reports Exceptional Q1 Oil Trading Profits Amid Middle East Conflict

BP has announced "exceptional" oil trading profits for the first quarter, attributing the strong performance to market volatility and soaring energy prices. These conditions were largely driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

14 Apr, 07:03 — 14 Apr, 10:30
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bloombergHigh4d ago

BP Flags Exceptional Oil Trading Gain as Energy Prices Soar - Bloomberg.com

BP Flags Exceptional Oil Trading Gain as Energy Prices Soar  Bloomberg.com

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The GuardianMostly Factual4d ago

BP hails ‘exceptional’ trading as oil prices soar in Iran war

Citi analysts upgrade profit forecast by 20% to $2.6bn for January to March despite flat oil and gas production Business live – latest updates BP expects to post “exceptional” earnings from its oil trading desk, reaping a windfall from choppy energy markets triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran. Energy traders are navigating significant market volatility after Tehran’s effective closure of the key strait of Hormuz shipping route. Continue reading...

By Julia Kollewe

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cnbcMostly Factual4d ago

BP flags 'exceptional' oil trading performance as Iran war chokes supply

BP said its oil trading performance had turned around dramatically after a "weak" fourth quarter.

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The IndependentMostly Factual4d ago

BP sees ‘exceptional’ oil trading result as Iran war sends crude costs soaring

Oil prices have surged higher since the US-Israel war on Iran started and are now more than 60% up so far this year.

By Holly Williams

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YahooMostly Factual4d ago

BP Flags Exceptional Oil Trading Profit as Middle East War Drives Q1 Volatility

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seeking-alphaMixed4d ago

BP sees “exceptional” trading in Q1; net debt rises to $25B - $27B

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