BP has come under fire after profits more than doubled in the first three months of the year, driven by soaring crude oil prices linked to the Iran war.The company reported underlying replacement cost profits of 3.2 billion US dollars, exceeding analyst expectations for the quarter.Campaigners say the surge comes as households face rising fuel prices and higher energy bills expected from July.

BP has come under fire after profits more than doubled in the first three months of the year, driven by soaring crude oil prices linked to the Iran war.The company reported underlying replacement cost profits of 3.2 billion US dollars, exceeding analyst expectations for the quarter.Campaigners say the surge comes as households face rising fuel prices and higher energy bills expected from July.