BP chairs shake prompts flashback to Manifold: Irish exec led CRH 2014–24, now chair at BP amid governance turmoil.
BP has upgraded its first quarter oil trading guidance following a weak final quarter in 2025. The company reports increased volatility due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, with oil prices surging over 60% this year. BP expects flat upstream production and higher net debt, with results to be released on April 28.