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Shell profits rise as Iran war pushes oil prices higher
Shell reported first-quarter profits of $6.92bn, driven by higher oil prices and trading gains amid the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the profit surge, the company saw a 4% drop in output due to conflict-related damage and faced renewed criticism over windfall profits.
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Shell profits rise as Iran war pushes oil prices higher
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