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.

In the past month, Shell (LSE:SHEL) has been at the center of market speculation due to rumors of a potential acquisition of BP, which Shell subsequently clarified were unfounded. Despite these ...

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 ...

The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that Shell is holding early-stage talks to acquire bp, citing people familiar with the matter. However, Shell has denied this, and bp has not commented.

British oil giant Shell is denying reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP. The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said Shell was holding “early stage talks," to acquire its smaller rival, ...

Shell has denied reports of being in discussions to acquire BP, amid rumors fueled by recent energy sector mergers and BP's investor pressures.

Shell PLC (NYSE: SHEL) has denied reports that it is in preliminary talks to acquire fellow energy giant London-based BP PLC (NYSE: 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.

In the past month, Shell (LSE:SHEL) has been at the center of market speculation due to rumors of a potential acquisition of BP, which Shell subsequently clarified were unfounded. Despite these rumors ...

Shell has doubled down on denials that it is in talks over a spectacular takeover of fellow oil and gas giant BP, which would create an offshore wind superpower despite the two supermajors both ...

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