BP ramps up oil and gas production after reverting from 'green' strategy

Shares rise despite warning over lower oil and gas prices dragging on earnings

BP has said it expects to report higher oil and gas production for the second quarter, after the energy giant renewed its focus on fossil fuels to help boost profits.

BP has said it expects to report higher oil and gas production for the second quarter, after the energy giant renewed its focus on fossil fuels to help boost profits.

Shares rose for the group on Friday despite it also warning over lower oil and gas prices dragging on its earnings.