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Experts double estimate of BP oil spill size

A US Geological Survey says that 40,000 barrels (1.7 million gallons) of oil a day may have been gushing out from a blown-out Gulf of Mexico well – the Deepwater Horizon rig that exploded on 20 April before a cap was put on the well on 3 June, doubling many estimates.

British Prime Minister David Cameron, during a visit to Afghanistan on Thursday, said:

“BP needs to do everything it can to deal with the situation, and the UK government stands ready to help. I completely understand the US government’s frustration. The most important thing is to try to mitigate the effects and get to grips with the problem. It’s something I will discuss with the American president when we next talk”.


Read the full story on the BBC website

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