What event led to a surge in oil and gas prices, resulting in significant profits for major fossil fuel companies?
Soaring profits put oil and gas 'supermajors' in the spotlight

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The COVID-19 pandemic
The Brexit referendum
The invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin
The global financial crisis
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following companies is NOT one of the five biggest energy companies mentioned in the transcript?
Exxon Mobil
Tesla
Chevron
BP
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one major way these companies are using their profits, as mentioned in the transcript?
Donating to charity
Payouts to shareholders
Investing in new technology startups
Building new headquarters
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What has been a significant concern of climate activists regarding the actions of fossil fuel companies?
Their continued investment in oil and gas production
Their support for electric vehicles
Their reduction in carbon emissions
Their investment in renewable energy
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What measure has the UK and EU implemented in response to the profits of fossil fuel companies?
Subsidies for renewable energy
A reduction in corporate tax rates
A special windfall tax
A ban on fossil fuel exports
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