BP reports sharply higher profits as fuel prices rise

Business · First reported 30 Oct, 07:20 · Updated 10:57

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The supplied reports say BP’s profits rose sharply amid higher fuel prices. One highlights debt repayment and contrasts BP’s approach with competitors’ shareholder payouts; the other emphasizes refining margins and energy trading.

BP’s quarterly profits almost quadrupled to $8.5 billion, according to one report.
The reports link the increase to higher fuel prices; one also points to record refining margins and strong energy-trading performance.
One report says BP is using its windfall to pay down debt, while competitors are returning more cash to shareholders.

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Key facts

BP quarterly profits: Almost quadrupled to $8.5 billion.
Profit level: Described as an 18-year high in one report and a record in another.
Factors cited: High fuel prices, record refining margins and strong energy-trading performance.
Use of windfall: BP is paying down debt, while competitors are returning more cash to shareholders.