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BP's $5.7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price

BP's $5.7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil priceWorldPing

Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.

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