British energy giant BP on Tuesday reported a sharp increase in profits in the first quarter as crude oil prices soared amid the Middle East war.
Oil prices have risen since the start of the US-Iran conflict on February 28, often swinging violently in response to the war's ever-changing headlines.Â
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