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BP nets a £4.4bn boost for its balance sheet as the Castrol deal completes

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First reported on Monday 2 November 2026 at 04:12 EST by Evening Standard·Latest article on Monday 2 November 2026 at 04:12 EST

Summary

BP netted a £4.4bn boost for its balance sheet after the Castrol deal completed, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Monday 2 November. The oil group said it would use the net proceeds to pay down debts, according to both outlets.

Latest: BP netted a £4.4bn boost for its balance sheet after the Castrol deal completed, the oil group saying it would use the net proceeds to pay down debts, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Monday 2 November

    BP netted a £4.4bn boost for its balance sheet after the Castrol deal completed, the oil group saying it would use the net proceeds to pay down debts, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.