BP (BP) Q1 2026 Earnings Double to $3.2 Billion Amid Iran Crisis

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BP's (BP) underlying replacement cost profit reached $3.2 billion in Q1 2026, more than double the $1.38 billion reported in Q1 2025. Analysts had anticipated $2.6 billion, highlighting the impact of heightened oil trading due to the Iran war. Brent crude futures rose 43% in March, fostering a volatile market beneficial for trading. BP's net debt increased to $25.3 billion, with plans to reduce it to between $14 billion and $18 billion by the end of 2027, while capital spending remains stable at $13 to $13.5 billion in 2026.