Oil major BP beats profit expectations as Iran war boosts fuel prices
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British energy major BP on Tuesday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit, following a surge in oil and gas prices driven by the Middle East conflict.
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What happened
British energy major BP on Tuesday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit, following a surge in oil and gas prices driven by the Middle East conflict.
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Follow-up questions
- What terms are actually in the Iran proposal, and which side would have to compromise first?
- Which source closest to the event can confirm the central detail?
- What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?