The Guardian | BP profits leap by 71% as oil prices rebound The Guardian BP's profits jumped by 71% during the first three months of the year, in the latest sign that the British oil giant is back on a path to growth. The continued increase in crude and gas prices combined with a 6% rise in production to push profits up to ... BP profits surge 71 percent amid oil price rally BP profits jump on rising oil prices and production BP Profit Beats Estimates Even as Oil-Spill Fines Boost Debt |