Daily Market Updates: BP’s third-quarter profit nearly quadruples to $8.5 billion as refining margins surge

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BP’s third-quarter profit nearly quadruples to $8.5 billion as refining margins surge

Reported · Written up by our desk · North America

The oil major was the latest to smash profit expectations as global conflicts continue to drive energy market volatility.

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