BP reports profit drop as energy giant restrategizes to focus on fossil fuel output

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BP also announced that the head of sustainability strategy Giulia Chierchia will step down from her role in June and will not be replaced.

The company on Tuesday also reduced its quarterly share buyback to $750 million, at the lower end of expectations.

BP and other oil majors have been hit by a recent slump in crude prices on fears that US President Donald Trump's tariffs could cause a recession, impacting demand.

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Author / Journalist: Alexandra Bacon, AFP

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: LondonWires Tariffs and trade Oil and gas Donald Trump BP U.K. Fortune 500 Europe

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Published On: 2025-04-29 @ 10:47:42 (19 hours ago)

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