The Latest Breaking News from British Petroleum

Trump accuses oil companies of ‘making too much money’ from his war on Iran

US president hits out at ExxonMobil and Chevron, saying they should ‘give some of that back to the public’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

BP profits soar to four-year high after boost from Iran war

Campaigners have accused the company of being ‘price shock profiteers’ during the conflict.

Evening Standard · Aug 4

BP slammed as profits more than double during Iran war

Campaigners have also accused BP of ‘profiteering’ from a ‘climate crisis’

The Independent UK · Aug 4

John Swinney meets industry leaders after BP announces sale of North Sea business

John Swinney has met with industry leaders in the north east after oil giant BP announced it was selling its North Sea business

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

Iran war ushers in oil refining golden era. It won't last

War-driven supply disruptions have turned oil refining into Big Oil's biggest profit engine, but Reuters columnist Ron Bousso says the windfall may prove temporary as capacity returns and energy transition pressures re-emerge.

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Is it time to fire Douglas Alexander and scrap the role of Scottish Secretary?

WHAT exactly is the point of Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander? That is a question that people in Scotland should be asking anyway ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31

Swinney urges Burnham to scrap windfall tax after BP announcement

BP announced it had put its North Sea operations up for sale on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

John Swinney says UK windfall tax 'hurting Scotland' amid BP sell-off

JOHN Swinney has called on the Labour UK Government to ditch the Energy Profits Levy that is "hurting Scotland" after BP announced it…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31

SNP calls for ‘decisive action’ as BP reveals plan to sell North Sea operations

The energy giant has said its North Sea operations would be ‘better positioned as part of another company’.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

British oil giant BP prepares to sell North Sea business

Amid higher windfall taxes and volatile global energy markets, BP's proposed sale could bring an end to around 60 years of North Sea production under the British energy giant’s ownership.

Euronews · Jul 31