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 ...

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 ...

But it would be far from a marriage of equals. Shell’s growth over the past five years has rocketed, with the supermajor now worth $209 billion, compared to BP’s $80 billion.

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 And BP: Merger Could Create Mega-Size Oil Company May 06, 2025 11:57 AM ET BP p.l.c. (BP) Stock, SHEL Stock, BPAQF Stock, RYDAF Stock XOM, CVX, XOM:CA CHEV:CA BP SHEL BPAQF RYDAF 23 Comments ...

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 ...

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 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.

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 ...

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June 25, 2025 — 09:20 pm EDT Written by RTTNews.com for RTTNews -> (RTTNews) - Shell said it is not holding any talks about a possible merger with its rival BP.

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 ...