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Brent crude rose above $91 and WTI above $85 due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, including an attack on a vessel. Eight major oil firms, including Saudi Aramco, BP, and Chevron, nearly doubled Q2 profits to $87bn, benefiting from higher oil prices caused by the conflict. Saudi Aramco reported a 34% increase in net income to $33bn, while Chevron saw its highest quarterly profit in six years at $12.2bn.

A report by World Oil indicates that major oil companies saw profits surge to $90 billion in Q2 2025, nearly double the same period in 2024, due to supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Key beneficiaries include Saudi Aramco ($33B), BP ($5.73B), and Chevron ($12B). The surge is linked to geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices, with Brent crude climbing from $68 to $100 per barrel. Critics call for windfall taxes on oil companies.

BP has started formal discussions with prospective buyers for its UK North Sea assets, with sale documents indicating a £2.5 billion package, according to The Telegraph. Analysts at Rystad name Neo Next+, Adura, and Ithaca Energy as likely bidders. BP is seeking a single cash buyer for its whole portfolio, following its plan to exit the North Sea.

OilPrice.com reports eight major oil producers posted combined $93B Q2 2026 profits, nearly double Q2 2025, amid higher prices from the Iran war and shipping disruption through the Strait of Hormuz. Reported firms include Saudi Aramco, BP, Shell, Equinor, TotalEnergies, Eni, Chevron and ExxonMobil. Aramco net income rose 34% to over $33B; BP profit was $5.73B; Chevron adjusted earnings were $12B.

BP said it will acquire Woodside Energy’s 70% interest in Block TTDAA 14, the Calypso early-stage deepwater natural gas project in Trinidad and Tobago, taking 100% ownership and operatorship. Woodside’s exit follows BP’s 30% stake. Calypso has estimated reserves of 3.5 Tcf, with appraisal drilling in 2021 finding hydrocarbons. Deal includes cash and contingent payments, expected to close by end-2026, subject to approvals.

BP agreed to sell its 37.2% stake in Canada’s Bay du Nord offshore oil project to partner Equinor, making Equinor the sole owner, according to the companies. Financial terms were not disclosed. Equinor plans a final investment decision in early 2027. The project targets first oil in 2031 and requires about C$14 billion investment, with expected initial output of over 400 million barrels.