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UPDATED Aug 4, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Aug 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
BP posts 143% profit hike as oil and gas prices rise
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BP reported second-quarter profit of $5.7 billion, up 143%, citing higher oil and gas prices linked to the Iran war.
WHO: BP
WHAT: BP posted a 143% increase in second-quarter profit to $5.7 billion.
WHEN: Reported Aug 4, 2026 at 8:11 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Higher oil and gas prices driven by the Iran war boosted BP’s results.
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