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BP says its Gulf oil spill costs now $450 million

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The cost of fighting a massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill is mounting rapidly for the global oil company that owns the well.

London-based BP PLC says it has spent $450 million since the spill started after an April 20 oil rig explosion.

That's up by $100 million from the last company update three days ago.

BP said in a filing Thursday to U.S. securities regulators that the cost for its response includes efforts to contain the crude, drilling a relief well, money it has given to Gulf Coast states, settlements and federal costs.

BP's chief operating officer Doug Suttles said Wednesday the price tag increases at least $10 million a day. BP did not immediately respond to a message Thursday to clarify details of the new total.

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)