" and threatened to pursue higher taxes if industry giants did not work to cut gas prices.
Oil and gas industry groups have previously condemned calls for a windfall tax, warning it would fail to resolve a sharp upswing in energy prices and could ultimately deter investment. "This quarter's results reflect us continuing to perform while transforming," BP CEO Bernard Looney said in a statement.
"We remain focused on helping to solve the energy trilemma – secure, affordable and lower carbon energy. We are providing the oil and gas the world needs today – while at the same time - investing to accelerate the energy transition," Looney said.
When demand is high and supply is low…
Windfall tax is needed
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