It depends on multiple factors. But as one expert put it, “if they’re not producing those barrels of oil, somebody else will.

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Shell has formally denied any intention to bid for BP, dismissing recent media speculation about a potential merger between the two UK-based energy giants.

Shares of BP rose Wednesday, lifted by a report that Shell was in talks to acquire it in what would mark a huge deal for the pair of U.K. oil giants.

BP’s stock rallied on Wednesday, and shares of Shell fell, after the Wall Street Journal reported the two companies were holding merger talks.

News that Shell and BP were involved in tie-up talks on Wednesday reignited chatter about the potential for an oil industry megamerger on a scale unseen since the 1990s. But analysts consulted by ...

News that Shell and BP were involved in tie-up talks on Wednesday reignited chatter about the potential for an oil industry megamerger on a scale unseen since the 1990s.

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 ...

The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that Shell (SHEL) was in early-stage talks to acquire BP (BP), a deal that could be the largest oil merger in a generation, potentially surpassing ...

Shell said it has no plans to acquire BP, rejecting media reports and confirming no talks have occurred under the UK Takeover Code's Rule 2.8.

BP shares jumped nearly 7% Wednesday before paring the bulk of those gains after The Wall Street Journal reported that Shell is in early-stage discussions to acquire its British rival.