Shell and BP are reportedly in early talks for what could become the largest oil merger in decades. BP shares immediately surged 10% while investors weigh the potential impact on gas prices and energy ...

From pump prices to ETFs, here's what to watch if Shell moves forward with a takeover of its oil industry rival.

Shell Addresses BP Merger Speculation By Tsvetana Paraskova - Jun 26, 2025, 5:38 AM CDT ...

BP's stock price jumped as much as 10% after the Wall Street Journal reported that rival Shell is in early talks to acquire the British oil company. Shares of BP jumped $3.11, or 10%, to $32.94 in ...

The Rumor That Made Sense When I first saw the headline that there were merger talks about Shell plc (NYSE: SHEL) and BP p.l.c. (NYSE: BP), I didn't roll my eyes. I paused. Because even though the ...

Shell is in early talks to acquire its rival BP, sending BP shares soaring. The landmark deal could combine two energy supermajors, but faces significant regulatory hurdles globally.

Shell (SHEL) moved swiftly to quash a Wall Street Journal report suggesting early-stage takeover talks with rival BP (BP), insisting that "no talks are taking place" and denouncing the article as ...

A report suggesting multinational oil company Shell is in early talks to acquire fellow gas giant BP sent shockwaves through Houston's energy industry Tuesday—but Shell is firmly denying any ...

A Shell-BP potential merger would weaken Shell's strong segments by adding BP's higher debt and weaker financials. Click here for the full analysis.

Shell denies reported talks to acquire BP in potential mega oil merger By Rachel Nostrant, Staff writer Updated June 25, 2025 1:59 p.m.

Shell denied that it was in talks to buy BP after the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that the oil major was in early discussions over a takeover of its British rival.

Shell is reportedly working with advisers to evaluate a potential acquisition of BP, though it's waiting for further stock and oil price declines before deciding whether to pursue a bid.