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UPDATED Aug 4, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Aug 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
BP profit more than doubles as Trump blasts Big Oil
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BP reported a sharp rise in second-quarter profit as Trump criticized Big Oil for making too much money.
WHO: BP
WHAT: BP reported underlying replacement cost profit of $5.7 billion for April to June, beating expectations.
WHEN: Reported Aug 4, 2026 at 2:53 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Higher fossil fuel prices amid the Iran war drove massive profits for energy supermajors.
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