The statement from the U.K.-based oil giant came after The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Shell was holding early-stage talks to acquire BP.

Shell has denied recent reports in the Wall Street Journal suggesting that the oil giant is in preliminary talks to acquire its British rival, bp, reported Reuters. A Shell spokesperson stated ...

Shell denied that it was in talks to buy BP after the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that the oil major was in ...

BP's stock price rose while Shell shares slid on news that the companies are in early talks over a potential merger.

It’s not buying BP Plc. But last week’s forceful denial doesn’t address why the M&A chatter gained so much traction, ...

Shell Denies It Is About to Buy Rival BP ... Shell was in early talks to acquire BP for around $80 billion. Although whispers circulated earlier this year that Shell might make a bid for BP, ...

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's acquisition of BP would likely cost the company ...

HOUSTON — Shell PLC (NYSE: SHEL) has denied reports that it is in preliminary talks to acquire fellow energy giant London-based BP PLC (NYSE: BP). Both companies have their U.S. headquarters in ...

Shell denies it is in talks to acquire BP after reports say otherwise. expand. The Wall Street Journal initially reported that Shell is in preliminary talks to acquire BP, which Shell denied.

Oil giant Shell has denied a report by the Wall Street Journal that it is in early talks to acquire U.K. rival BP.