The results come shortly after BP's board suffered a shareholder revolt at its annual general meeting.

The results come shortly after BP's board suffered a shareholder revolt at its annual general meeting.

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The FTSE 100 firm’s preferred profit measure soared to a better-than-expected $3.2bn in the first quarter

The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.

First-quarter profits of $3.2bn prompt outrage from campaigners, who say figures come at expense of consumers