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BP cutting 700 jobs due to oil oversupply

31 July 2026 · in 80 words

BP cutting 700 jobs due to oil oversupply

Oil giant BP is reducing its global workforce by about 8% in non-frontline roles, aiming to simplify its structure. BP is trying to reduce debt and boost profits because of an oversupply of oil, which causes market prices to fall. BP has also recently scaled back its investment in renewable energy.

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