Shell reports bumper third quarter profits on rising oil prices

Published 6h ago · Latest report 53m ago · Earnings

Affects United Kingdom and Iran · Covered in 2 countries

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Shell posted third-quarter earnings of 10.81 billion US dollars as regional conflict spiked global energy prices.

Shell reported third-quarter underlying earnings of 10.81 billion US dollars after regional conflict in the Middle East drove up global energy prices. The energy giant plans to return 5.0 billion US dollars to shareholders. Climate campaigners criticised the massive profits.

The earningsShell doubled its profits during the quarter compared to the previous period.
The distributionThe firm announced plans to return 5.0 billion US dollars to its shareholders.
The reactionEnvironmental activists sharply criticised the high earnings amid supply shortages.

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DutchNews.nlShell rakes in $12B profit as Middle East war drives up prices53m ago · open ↗

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Energy companies often face intense public scrutiny over massive profits during periods of high consumer energy costs driven by geopolitical conflicts.

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$10.81underlying earnings

$5shareholder return

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Shell reported quarterly underlying earnings of 10.81 billion US dollars, driven by higher energy prices and market shortages linked to conflict in the Middle East.

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