BP profit quadruples as Iran war sends refining margins soaring and debt tumbles
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BP’s net profit quadrupled from July to September as the Iran war drove up oil prices and refining margins, and the company reduced net debt by $8.4 billion. The British energy company beat forecasts ahead of a strategy update planned for December.
BP's net profit quadrupled between July and September as the Iran war sent refining margins and oil prices soaring, with the British energy giant beating forecasts and cutting its net debt by $8.4 billion (€7.5bn) ahead of a strategy update in December.
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