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    Norway's sovereign wealth fund cuts BP shareholding by a quarter

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    Posted on January 7, 2026

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    Last updated: January 20, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Norway's wealth fund cut BP shares to 2.99%, impacting BP's market value. BP shares fell 3.16% amid broader energy market declines.

    Norway's Wealth Fund Reduces BP Stake by a Quarter

    LONDON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Norway's sovereign wealth fund cut its shareholding in BP to about 2.99% from around 3.99%, according to a stock exchange filing on Wednesday.

    London-listed BP has a market capitalisation of about $91 billion, putting the value of a 1% stake at roughly $910 million, Reuters calculations show.

    Norges Bank Investment Management, the fund's operator, declined to comment. BP did not respond immediately to a request for comment.

    BP shares were down 3.16% at 417 pence by 1705 GMT, against a 2.1% decline for a broader index of European energy companies.

    (Reporting by Shadia NasrallaAdditional reporting by Gwladys Fouche, Dhanush Vignesh BabuEditing by David Goodman)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Norway's wealth fund reduced BP shares from 3.99% to 2.99%.
    • •BP's market cap is approximately $91 billion.
    • •A 1% stake in BP is valued at around $910 million.
    • •BP shares dropped 3.16% in London trading.
    • •Norges Bank declined to comment on the reduction.

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