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Major Energy Companies Report Soaring Quarterly Profits Amid High Oil Prices
Both BP and Shell have reported significantly higher-than-expected quarterly earnings driven by rising oil prices and increased refining margins. The substantial profit surges, with BP reaching $8.46 billion and Shell reporting $10.81 billion, have drawn widespread criticism amid the ongoing energy crisis.
Referenced News Coverage (4 sources)
- BP reports soaring profits in ‘obscene’ sector haul amid oil price crisis (The Independent UK)
- Shell criticised over bumper earnings haul amid soaring oil prices (The Independent UK)
- Shell criticised over bumper earnings haul amid soaring oil prices (The Independent UK)
- BP profits jump as Middle East conflict drives up oil refining margins (The Guardian)