Shell (SHEL) Reports $6.9B Profit Amid Rising Oil Prices

Published on 5/7/2026

Shell (SHEL) Reports $6.9B Profit Amid Rising Oil Prices

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Shell (SHEL) reported a profit of $6.9 billion, exceeding market expectations. The company announced a 5% increase in dividends. The rise in profits is attributed to higher oil prices resulting from the conflict in Iran. However, Shell also warned of potential lower production levels due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.