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BP faces antitrust and safety pressures

By Sheila McNulty in Houston

Published: September 23 2009 22:43 | Last updated: September 23 2009 22:43

Pressure on BP is set to intensify in the coming weeks when US courts begin hearing an antitrust case against the oil group as authorities press for safety improvements at its biggest refinery.

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