Oil giant BP posts 49% drop in first-quarter profit on weaker crude prices
- BP's profits fell 49% year on year to $1.38 billion, missing analyst forecasts, as reported by the company.
- Net debt rose by $4 billion to $27 billion due to weaknesses in gas marketing and trading, according to BP.
- Activist investor Elliott Management demands BP expand oil production and cut renewable energy investments significantly.
- Patrick Galey from Global Witness criticized BP's shift back to fossil fuels, stating it is financially and environmentally detrimental.
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