BP Sees Strong Trading Performance in First Quarter

  • Oil trading improved from weak fourth-quarter performance
  • Oil and gas production, refining margins seen higher
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BP Plc expects to report a strong performance from its trading business for the first quarter, with a notable improvement in results from buying and selling oil.

The boost in trading came alongside rising oil and gas production and improved margins in the company’s refining business, according to a trading update published on Tuesday.