Britain’s biggest gas supplier has been accused of profiting from the Middle East war while households reel from soaring prices. Norwegian giant Equinor raked in profits of just under £7billion in the first three months of this year, joining rival energy firms in enjoying a bonanza thanks to soaring wholesale oil and gas prices. The bumper results have prompted renewed calls for a windfall tax to be imposed on energy producers. Equinor posted its strongest profit in three years - up from £6.