Digital screens display a news headline referencing BP stock prices at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) offices in London on April 28, 2026. British energy giant BP on April 28, reported a sharp increase in profits in the first quarter as crude oil prices soared amid the Middle East war. Oil prices have risen since the start of the US-Iran conflict on February 28, often swinging violently in response to the war's ever changing headlines. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images)