Episode

BP sack boss over 'bullying' behaviour

Podcast: World Business Report
Published: May 26, 2026
Duration seconds: 1586
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Summary

Oil giant BP has removed its chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect over concerns including "bullying" and "overbearing" behaviour by him Petrol and diesel prices in India continue to rise, reflecting a weak rupee, heavy taxes and lingering geopolitical risks. And EU agricultural ministers met in Brussels today to come up with a long-term strategy to solve the rising cost of fuel and fertiliser facing farmers. But will this stop the ongoing protests?