
BP increases dividends as profits reach a 14-year high
Strong refining margins and trading prompted BP to increase its dividend and spending on new oil and gas production, resulting in its greatest second-quarter profit in 14 years: $8.45 billion.
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Strong refining margins and trading prompted BP to increase its dividend and spending on new oil and gas production, resulting in its greatest second-quarter profit in 14 years: $8.45 billion.
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