Statutory accounts	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Common Domain Members [Abstract]
Statutory accounts	Statutory accountsThe financial information shown in this publication, which was approved by the Board of Directors on 1 August 2022, is unaudited and does not constitute statutory financial statements. Audited financial information will be published in BP Annual Report and Form 20-F 2022.

The entire disclosure for interim financial reporting.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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-URIDate 2021-03-24

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