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BP Slashes Debt With Boost From Energy Trading and Refining

Bloomberg Markets·October 13, 2026·1 min read

BP Plc cut net debt by around $8 billion, reaching its 2027 target early, after surging prices drove windfall profits from energy trading and oil refining. The company's debt reduction exceeds expectations, bolstering its balance sheet ahead of schedule. Strong trading and refining margins contributed to the accelerated deleveraging, positioning BP for future investments and shareholder returns.

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