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  1. Major energy companies, including Shell, ConocoPhillips, and QatarEnergy, are forming strategic partnerships for oil and gas sales globally.
  2. TotalEnergies, Shell, ConocoPhillips, and Petoro are contributing to the gas supply for the European market.

Shell and TotalEnergies Profit from High Fuel Prices Amid Supply Shortages

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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Shell's refineries are expected to generate almost double the profit per barrel of fuel due to record prices caused by global shortages. The Middle East crisis has helped Shell achieve nearly $10 billion in profit for the second quarter of 2026, more than double the figure from the same period last year. Shell's market value climbed to a record high of £36.23 a share at the end of last month.

From aol.co.uk

Why it matters

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The steep increase in refined fuel prices relative to the cost of crude oil is driving high profit margins for energy companies. European gas prices doubled over the summer, and diesel prices remain high, reflecting the supply constraints caused by war-damaged refineries in the Middle East and Russia.

Major energy companies, including Shell, ConocoPhillips, and QatarEnergy, are forming strategic partnerships for oil and gas sales globally.

From aol.co.uk

Who's involved

  • ShellBritish multinational oil and gas company benefiting from high refined fuel prices
  • TotalEnergiesFrench multinational energy and petroleum company operating major European refineries
  • Middle EastGeopolitical region whose crisis is squeezing global fuel supplies

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ShellSpeculative

    Shell could see record profits due to high refined fuel prices resulting from supply shortages.

  • TotalEnergiesSpeculative

    TotalEnergies might benefit from welcoming opportunities presented by the global energy crisis and high refining capacity.

  • Middle EastSpeculative

    The Middle East crisis could continue to cause supply shortages, driving up global fuel prices.

  • Shell Energy EuropeSpeculative

    Shell Energy Europe may see a direct operational benefit from record high refined fuel prices in Europe.

  • ExxonMobilSpeculative

    ExxonMobil could see increased revenues due to global supply shortages and high refined fuel prices.

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