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Iran diplomatic breakthrough creates a critical window for cross-border e-commerce sellers to restructure logistics costs before energy prices stabilize.** Following US President Donald Trump's submission of a one-page peace proposal through Pakistan, Brent crude oil dropped approximately $3 to $98.30 per barrel, reflecting market expectations of reduced Strait of Hormuz disruption risk. However, Iranian parliamentary officials dismissed the proposal as an \"American wishlist,\" signaling negotiations remain uncertain. This geopolitical volatility directly impacts seller operations: UK petrol prices remain elevated at 157.56p per liter (18% above pre-conflict levels of 132.83p), while European wholesale gas prices have declined from March's 180p peak to 106.64p per therm—still 33% above pre-conflict baseline below 80p. The Dutch TTF benchmark stands at 43.44 per Megawatt hour.\n\n**For cross-border sellers, this creates a dual-impact scenario on logistics economics.** Energy cost volatility directly increases shipping expenses through fuel surcharges on international freight, particularly from Gulf regions. Sellers relying on air freight or expedited shipping face compressed margins of 8-15% due to sustained fuel surcharges. FBA sellers shipping to European warehouses experience heightened costs, while 3PL providers have already implemented surcharges reflecting crude oil volatility. Construction sector data reveals UK input cost inflation surged at the fastest rate since June 2022, driven by fuel surcharges and raw material price increases—a pattern that extends to packaging materials and logistics infrastructure costs.\n\n**The strategic opportunity window closes as negotiations progress.** If Iran peace talks succeed, energy prices will stabilize downward, eliminating the current premium sellers are paying. Conversely, if negotiations fail, sustained elevated energy costs will persist through 2025. Sellers in energy-intensive categories—food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, temperature-controlled goods, and express shipping-dependent electronics—face the highest margin compression. Small and medium sellers (1,000-10,000 monthly units) lack negotiating power with carriers and absorb full fuel surcharge increases, while large sellers (50K+ units) can lock in long-term contracts at current rates. The timing window for contract renegotiation is 30-60 days before energy prices stabilize, making immediate action critical for sellers managing inventory across multiple fulfillment networks.",[74,77,80,83,86,89,92,95],{"title":75,"answer":76,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How do fuel surcharges work in shipping contracts, and can sellers negotiate them?","Fuel surcharges are variable fees added to base shipping rates, typically adjusted monthly based on crude oil prices. Most carrier contracts include fuel surcharge clauses that automatically increase costs when crude oil exceeds baseline thresholds (usually $70-80 per barrel). Brent crude at $98.30 triggers maximum surcharges of 8-15% on air freight and 4-6% on ocean freight. Sellers can negotiate fuel surcharges by: (1) Locking in fixed-rate contracts for 6-12 months before energy prices stabilize; (2) Consolidating volume with single carriers to gain negotiating leverage; (3) Shifting to ocean freight with longer lead times to avoid air freight surcharges. Large sellers (50K+ monthly units) can negotiate fuel surcharge caps at 5-8% maximum, while small sellers typically accept standard surcharges. Review contract terms immediately—most carriers allow rate adjustments within 30-day windows before new surcharges take effect.",{"title":78,"answer":79,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"Should sellers shift sourcing away from Middle East suppliers due to geopolitical risk?","The Strait of Hormuz disruption risk remains elevated despite peace talks, making Middle East sourcing riskier for time-sensitive inventory. However, shifting sourcing entirely is not necessary—instead, diversify supplier geography to reduce concentration risk. Sellers currently sourcing from Middle East regions should consider Vietnam, India, or Southeast Asia alternatives for 30-40% of volume, reducing exposure to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. This diversification also reduces fuel surcharge impact, as Southeast Asian freight routes avoid the Gulf region premium. For sellers with established Middle East supplier relationships, negotiate longer lead times (90-120 days) to allow ocean freight consolidation instead of air freight, reducing energy cost exposure by 60-70%. The construction sector's input cost inflation surge (fastest since June 2022) indicates raw material costs remain elevated, so supplier diversification should prioritize cost-competitive regions.",{"title":81,"answer":82,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How should sellers adjust inventory planning given energy cost uncertainty?","Sellers should implement a three-tier inventory strategy: (1) **Conservative tier** (40% of inventory): Order 60-90 day lead time via ocean freight to lock in lower fuel surcharges and reduce energy cost exposure; (2) **Flexible tier** (40% of inventory): Maintain 30-45 day lead time via mixed freight modes, adjusting to market conditions as negotiations progress; (3) **Responsive tier** (20% of inventory): Use air freight only for high-velocity SKUs with 15-20% margins that can absorb fuel surcharges. Avoid large inventory purchases until Iran negotiations conclude (60-90 days), as energy prices may decline 10-15% if peace talks succeed. For FBA sellers, reduce inventory velocity targets by 10-15% to avoid excess storage fees during uncertain energy cost periods. Monitor crude oil prices weekly and adjust sourcing decisions when prices move ±$5 per barrel. Sellers in seasonal categories should front-load ocean freight orders 120+ days before peak season to lock in current fuel surcharge rates before potential price increases.",{"title":84,"answer":85,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What is the financial impact of energy volatility on typical cross-border seller margins?","For a typical cross-border seller shipping 5,000 units monthly via air freight to Europe, current fuel surcharges add $0.80-1.20 per unit in additional costs. At average product margins of 25-35%, this represents 8-15% margin compression. A seller with $100K monthly revenue (5,000 units × $20 average selling price) loses $8-15K in monthly profit due to fuel surcharges alone. Ocean freight sellers see lower impact ($0.20-0.40 per unit surcharge), representing 2-4% margin compression. FBA sellers experience additional surcharges through Amazon's fuel and energy fees, which typically add 3-5% to fulfillment costs. Temperature-controlled goods (food, pharmaceuticals) face 15-25% margin compression due to combined fuel surcharges and cold chain logistics costs. Sellers should model scenarios: if energy prices decline 15% (successful Iran deal), monthly profit recovers $1,200-2,250 per 5,000 units; if prices remain elevated, sellers must reduce costs through sourcing optimization or accept permanent margin compression.",{"title":87,"answer":88,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"Which seller segments face the highest logistics cost impact from energy volatility?","Small and medium sellers (1,000-10,000 monthly units) absorb full fuel surcharge increases without negotiating power, while large sellers (50K+ units) can lock in fixed-rate contracts. Energy-intensive categories—food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, temperature-controlled goods, and express electronics—face the highest margin compression. Sellers relying on air freight experience 12-15% cost increases, while ocean freight sellers see 4-6% increases. FBA sellers shipping to European warehouses face additional surcharges due to Gulf region freight routing. Sellers using 3PL providers should review contracts immediately, as most providers have already implemented fuel surcharges reflecting crude oil volatility since March 2024.",{"title":90,"answer":91,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How does the Iran peace proposal impact shipping costs for cross-border sellers?","The proposed Iran peace deal creates uncertainty that directly affects fuel surcharges on international freight. Brent crude dropped $3 to $98.30 per barrel on deal optimism, but Iranian officials rejected the proposal as unrealistic, maintaining price volatility. UK petrol prices remain at 157.56p per liter—18% above pre-conflict levels—while European gas prices stay 33% above baseline. Shipping carriers adjust fuel surcharges monthly based on crude oil prices, meaning sellers face 8-15% margin compression on air freight and expedited shipping until negotiations conclude. Sellers should lock in long-term shipping contracts immediately before energy prices stabilize, as the negotiation window is 30-60 days.",{"title":93,"answer":94,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How long will energy price volatility affect cross-border shipping costs?","Energy price stabilization depends on successful Iran peace negotiations, with Iranian officials indicating significant hurdles remain. If negotiations succeed within 60-90 days, energy prices will decline 10-15% from current levels, reducing fuel surcharges. If negotiations fail, elevated energy costs will persist through 2025, maintaining current margin compression. UK input cost inflation surged at the fastest rate since June 2022 due to fuel surcharges, indicating sustained pressure on logistics infrastructure. Sellers should plan for 6-12 months of elevated energy costs as a baseline scenario, with potential relief if geopolitical tensions ease. Monitor crude oil prices weekly and adjust inventory planning accordingly, as shipping rates typically lag crude price changes by 2-3 weeks.",{"title":96,"answer":97,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What immediate actions should sellers take to mitigate energy cost volatility?","Sellers should take three immediate actions: (1) Review all shipping contracts with carriers and 3PL providers within 7 days to identify fuel surcharge clauses and lock in fixed rates before energy prices stabilize; (2) Audit inventory distribution across fulfillment networks to shift 20-30% of volume from air freight to ocean freight where possible, reducing fuel surcharge exposure; (3) Evaluate pricing strategy adjustments to pass 3-5% of increased logistics costs to consumers through product price increases or shipping fee adjustments. For FBA sellers, monitor Amazon's fuel and energy surcharge updates in Seller Central, which typically adjust monthly. 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announces $3B buyback as dividend rises 5%","https://invezz.com/pk/news/2026/05/07/shell-earnings-surge-in-q1-announces-dollar3b-buyback-as-dividend-rises-5percent/",{"id":121,"title":122,"source":123,"logo":64,"time":103},861780,"Shell Q1 2026 earnings beat as Iran war boosts profit","https://qz.com/shell-earnings-iran-war-oil-prices-trading-profit-050726",{"id":125,"title":126,"source":127,"logo":13,"time":103},860690,"Shell profits more than double amid Iran war volatility","https://www.thetimes.com/business/companies-markets/article/shell-profits-more-than-double-amid-iran-war-volatility-vrclm2qvj",{"id":129,"title":130,"source":131,"logo":5,"time":103},861739,"Shell (SHEL) posts Q1 2026 profit, launches $3B buyback and $13.6B ARC deal","https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/SHEL/6-k-shell-plc-current-report-foreign-issuer-6630f25d92c0.html",{"id":133,"title":134,"source":135,"logo":39,"time":103},861738,"Shell profits surge on Iran war price-shock as windfall tax calls grow","https://euobserver.com/215332/shell-profits-surge-on-iran-war-price-shock-as-windfall-tax-calls-grow/",{"id":137,"title":138,"source":139,"logo":33,"time":103},861737,"Shell commences $3B share buyback program","https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/shell-commences-3b-share-buyback-program/ar-AA22AXdn?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds",{"id":141,"title":142,"source":143,"logo":56,"time":103},861736,"Shell first-quarter profits surge to $6.9 billion amid Middle East conflict","https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/05/07/shell-q1-profits-surge-to-6-point-92bn-amid-middle-east-conflict.html",{"id":145,"title":146,"source":147,"logo":46,"time":103},861735,"Watch Shell Profit Rises as Oil Volatility Boosts Trading Unit","https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-05-07/shell-profit-rises-as-oil-volatility-boosts-trading-unit-video",{"id":149,"title":150,"source":151,"logo":61,"time":103},860688,"Shell profits soar 24% as oil prices skyrocket because of Iran war","https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/shell-profits-soar-24-as-oil-prices-skyrocket-because-of-iran-war/ar-AA22Ajnr",{"id":153,"title":154,"source":155,"logo":38,"time":103},860721,"Shell Plc 1st Quarter 2026 Unaudited Results","https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/07/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/shell-plc-1st-quarter-2026-unaudited-results/2337989",{"id":157,"title":158,"source":159,"logo":30,"time":103},860689,"'The Middle East conflict is driving profits for energy firms': Shell is boosted by soaring oil prices","https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/the-middle-east-conflict-is-driving-profits-for-energy-firms-shell-is-boosted-by-soaring-oil-prices-8506013",{"id":161,"title":162,"source":163,"logo":17,"time":103},860687,"Shell boosts dividend after strong Q1 performance","https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/shell-boosts-dividend-after-strong-q1-performance/ar-AA22A4rN?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds",{"id":165,"title":166,"source":167,"logo":35,"time":103},860720,"Shell profits surpass expectations as Iran war delivers trading windfall","https://www.ft.com/content/4240b801-e680-4359-9962-7afe295e8e3e",{"id":169,"title":170,"source":171,"logo":60,"time":103},863574,"Shell reports strong Q1 profits amid global challenges","https://www.plasticstoday.com/materials/shell-reports-strong-q1-profits-amid-middle-east-disruption",{"id":173,"title":174,"source":175,"logo":28,"time":103},863575,"Shell latest energy giant to see profits surge as US-Israel war with Iran boosts oil prices","https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/features/shell-latest-energy-giant-to-see-profits-surge-as-us-israel-war-with-iran-boosts-oil-prices/2026/",{"id":177,"title":178,"source":179,"logo":5,"time":103},863576,"Shell (SHEL) Stock Drops Despite Strong Q1 Earnings: Production Decline and Peace Talks Take Center Stage","https://www.mexc.com/news/1076052",{"id":181,"title":182,"source":183,"logo":68,"time":103},861750,"Shell profit jumps as Mideast war fuels oil prices","https://www.swiowanewssource.com/news/nation/article_6437d7c2-5618-5482-ba37-7862342bc75f.html",{"id":185,"title":186,"source":187,"logo":67,"time":103},861749,"Shell Profit Jumps As Mideast War Fuels Oil Prices","https://www.barrons.com/news/shell-profit-jumps-as-mideast-war-fuels-oil-prices-92f0f3cd",{"id":189,"title":190,"source":191,"logo":14,"time":103},861748,"Shell gives update on costly war damage to its output","https://news.sky.com/story/shell-profits-surge-but-war-inflicts-damage-too-13540940",{"id":193,"title":194,"source":195,"logo":5,"time":103},861747,"FTSE Energy and Retail Shares Stay Active Amid Oil Market Moves","https://kalkinemedia.com/uk/news/market-updates/ftse-energy-and-retail-shares-stay-active-amid-oil-market-moves",{"id":197,"title":198,"source":199,"logo":69,"time":103},861746,"Shell Earnings Surge on Trading Boom. The Stock Is Falling.","https://www.barrons.com/articles/shell-earnings-stock-price-5303752e",{"id":201,"title":202,"source":203,"logo":55,"time":103},860699,"Shell quarterly net profit jumps 19% as war fuels oil prices","https://www.newsofbahrain.com/world/132283.html",{"id":205,"title":206,"source":207,"logo":5,"time":103},860732,"Shell's Q1 profit beats expectations at $6.9 billion","https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0507/1572090-shell-quarterly-results/",{"id":209,"title":210,"source":211,"logo":32,"time":103},861745,"Shell plc first quarter 2026 results announcement","https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2026/first-quarter-2026-results-announcement.html",{"id":213,"title":214,"source":215,"logo":22,"time":103},860733,"Shell: Q1 Earnings Snapshot","https://www.kare11.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/shell-q1-earnings-snapshot/616-fcbb7ecf-8f23-489f-a65a-be03e9dc437e",{"id":217,"title":218,"source":219,"logo":48,"time":103},861744,"Shell under fire over ‘outrageous’ profits after boost from soaring oil prices","https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/shell-under-fire-over-outrageous-080422824.html",{"id":221,"title":222,"source":223,"logo":5,"time":103},860697,"Shell’s pre-tax earnings jump to $17.74 bn as profits beat expectations","https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/597077/shells-pre-tax-earnings-jump-to-17-74-billion/",{"id":225,"title":226,"source":227,"logo":51,"time":103},860730,"Iran deal optimism pushes oil price down; anger as Shell’s profits more than double – business live","https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/may/07/iran-deal-shell-profits-oil-gas-stock-markets-business-live",{"id":229,"title":230,"source":231,"logo":70,"time":103},861743,"Research Alert: Shell: Q1 2026 Net Profit Meets Consensus View; Guides For Lower Gas Output","https://news.futunn.com/en/post/72680451/research-alert-shell-q1-2026-net-profit-meets-consensus-view",{"id":233,"title":234,"source":235,"logo":5,"time":103},860698,"Shell's profit beats expectations at $6.9 billion","https://www.marketscreener.com/news/shell-s-profit-beats-expectations-at-6-9-billion-ce7f58d3d881f425",{"id":237,"title":238,"source":239,"logo":44,"time":103},860731,"Shell plc publishes first quarter 2026 press release","https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/GlobeNewswire/1761710/shell-plc-publishes-first-quarter-2026-press-release/",{"id":241,"title":242,"source":243,"logo":23,"time":103},861742,"Shell Shares Fall Despite $6.9bn Profit Beat","https://www.finance-monthly.com/shell-beat-profit-forecasts-so-why-did-its-shares-fall/",{"id":245,"title":246,"source":247,"logo":42,"time":103},860695,"Climate campaigners attack Shell over ‘windfall’ profits from Iran war","https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/07/climate-campaigners-attack-shell-over-windfall-profits-from-iran-war",{"id":249,"title":250,"source":251,"logo":52,"time":103},861741,"Shell earnings surge on trading boom. The stock is falling.","https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/shell-earnings-surge-on-trading-boom-the-stock-is-falling/ar-AA22Bbrh?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds",{"id":253,"title":254,"source":255,"logo":49,"time":103},860696,"Shell profits soar amid surging oil prices because of Iran war","https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/city/2078042/shell-profits-soar-amid-surging-oil-prices-because-of-iran-war.html",{"id":257,"title":258,"source":259,"logo":27,"time":103},861740,"Shell profits rise to £5bn after Iran war oil price surge","https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/shell-profits-iran-war-share-price-b2972146.html",{"id":261,"title":254,"source":262,"logo":25,"time":103},861761,"https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/shell-profits-soar-amid-surging-oil-prices-because-of-iran-war/ar-AA22Ayng?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds",{"id":264,"title":254,"source":265,"logo":15,"time":103},863588,"https://www.the-independent.com/news/business/shell-iran-qatar-brent-strait-of-hormuz-b2972010.html",{"id":267,"title":268,"source":269,"logo":34,"time":103},861760,"Earnings surge at Shell amid soaring energy prices","https://www.sharecast.com/news/news-and-announcements/earnings-surge-at-shell-amid-soaring-energy-prices--22435662.html",{"id":271,"title":272,"source":273,"logo":45,"time":103},863468,"Shell’s profit beats expectations at $6.9 billion, raises dividend by 5% By Reuters","https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/shells-profit-beats-expectations-at-69-billion-cuts-share-buybacks-4666235",{"id":275,"title":276,"source":277,"logo":51,"time":103},863589,"Iran deal optimism pushes oil price down; UK builders hit by surge in costs – business live","https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/may/07/iran-deal-shell-profits-oil-gas-stock-markets-business-live?filterKeyEvents=false&page=with%3Ablock-69fc31858f0875fd2951c59b",{"id":279,"title":280,"source":281,"logo":53,"time":103},860709,"Shell 1Q Adjusted Net Profit Up 24% YoY, Beats; Raises FY Capex Guidance","http://www.aastocks.com/en/mobile/news.aspx?newsid=NOW.1523286&newssource=AAFN",{"id":283,"title":284,"source":285,"logo":18,"time":103},860707,"Shell launches $3bn buyback after earnings rocket on oil surge","https://www.cityam.com/shell-launches-3bn-buyback-after-earnings-rocket-on-oil-surge/",{"id":287,"title":254,"source":288,"logo":50,"time":103},860708,"https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/shell-iran-qatar-brent-strait-of-hormuz-b1281366.html",{"id":290,"title":291,"source":292,"logo":36,"time":103},860705,"Shell’s profit beats expectations at US$6.9 billion, raises dividend by 5%","https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/shells-profit-beats-expectations-us6-9-billion-raises-dividend-5",{"id":294,"title":295,"source":296,"logo":5,"time":103},860706,"Shell profits surge, Centrica buys power station","https://dailybusinessgroup.co.uk/2026/05/shell-profits-surge-centrica-buys-power-station/",{"id":298,"title":299,"source":300,"logo":12,"time":103},860703,"Shell 2Q Volume Outlook Reflects Expected Impact of Middle East Conflict","https://www.moomoo.com/news/post/69527922/shell-2q-volume-outlook-reflects-expected-impact-of-middle-east",{"id":302,"title":303,"source":304,"logo":40,"time":103},860704,"Oil giant Shell tops quarterly profit estimates as Iran war drives price surge","https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/shell-tops-profit-estimates-as-iran-war-boosts-oil-price-cuts-share-buybacks/ar-AA22zxJg",{"id":306,"title":307,"source":308,"logo":54,"time":103},861759,"Shell’s earnings surge, but warns of lower production due to Middle East conflict","https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/shell-s-earnings-surge-but-warns-of-lower-production-due-to-middle-east-conflict/ar-AA22A3Q3?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds",{"id":310,"title":311,"source":312,"logo":10,"time":103},860701,"Shell’s soaring profits expose a $1 trillion crisis for households","https://realnewsmagazine.net/shells-soaring-profits-expose-a-1-trillion-crisis-for-households/",{"id":314,"title":315,"source":316,"logo":5,"time":103},861758,"Shell launches new buyback despite lower cash flow than preceding quarter","https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1091870/shell-launches-new-buyback-despite-lower-cash-flow-than-preceding-quarter-1091870.html",{"id":318,"title":254,"source":319,"logo":26,"time":103},860702,"https://www.saffronwaldenreporter.co.uk/news/national/26084771.shell-profits-soar-amid-surging-oil-prices-iran-war/",{"id":321,"title":322,"source":323,"logo":5,"time":103},861757,"Shell Boosts Dividend After Strong Q1 Performance","https://oilprice.com/Company-News/Shell-Boosts-Dividend-After-Strong-Q1-Performance.html",{"id":325,"title":218,"source":326,"logo":62,"time":103},863471,"https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/national/26084938.shell-fire-outrageous-profits-boost-soaring-oil-prices/",{"id":328,"title":329,"source":330,"logo":5,"time":103},861756,"Shell’s Best Profit In Two Years Came With A Cash Squeeze","https://finimize.com/content/shells-profits-jump-but-war-disruptions-test-the-balance-sheet",{"id":332,"title":333,"source":334,"logo":5,"time":103},860700,"Shell lifts Q1 2026 earnings, raises buybacks and reshapes portfolio","https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/shell-lifts-q1-2026-earnings-raises-buybacks-and-reshapes-portfolio",{"id":336,"title":337,"source":338,"logo":31,"time":103},861755,"Shell earnings rise after strong performance in oil trading","https://www.share-talk.com/shell-earnings-rise-after-strong-performance-in-oil-trading/",{"id":340,"title":341,"source":342,"logo":5,"time":103},861754,"Shell Beats Profit Estimates as War Brings Trading Windfall","https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Shell-Beats-Profit-Estimates-as-War-Brings-Trading-Windfall.html",{"id":344,"title":345,"source":346,"logo":47,"time":103},861753,"Shell under fire over 'outrageous' profits after boost from soaring oil prices","https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/shell-under-fire-over-outrageous-profits-after-boost-from-soaring-oil-prices/ar-AA22Au4x?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds",{"id":348,"title":349,"source":350,"logo":15,"time":103},861752,"Shell profits rocket above £5bn for three months amid surging oil prices due to Iran war","https://www.the-independent.com/news/business/shell-profits-oil-iran-strait-of-hormuz-b2972044.html",{"id":352,"title":353,"source":354,"logo":5,"time":103},861751,"Shell Q1 Profit Climbs, Production Down; Begins $3 Bln Buyback; Stock Down","https://www.rttnews.com/3648651/shell-q1-profit-climbs-production-down-begins-3-bln-buyback-stock-down.aspx",{"id":356,"title":357,"source":358,"logo":5,"time":103},863578,"Shell tops earnings forecasts in Q1, trims buyback plan","https://www.investing.com/news/earnings/shell-tops-earnings-forecasts-in-q1-trims-buyback-programme-4666231",{"id":360,"title":361,"source":362,"logo":16,"time":103},863579,"Shell profits surge as Iran war drives oil prices higher","https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/shell-profits-surge-as-iran-war-drives-oil-prices-higher",{"id":364,"title":365,"source":366,"logo":59,"time":103},860718,"Shell Profits Surpass 6.9 Billion Dollars Amid Middle East Conflict","https://www.asatunews.co.id/en/shell-profits-rise-middle-east-conflict",{"id":368,"title":369,"source":370,"logo":11,"time":103},860719,"Shell Q1 Profit Beats Expectations at $6.9B, Cuts Share Buybacks","https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/shells-profit-beats-expectations-6-9-billion-cuts-share/",{"id":372,"title":373,"source":374,"logo":43,"time":103},860716,"Shell profits rise as Iran war pushes oil prices higher","https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3p0x54drwo",{"id":376,"title":377,"source":378,"logo":5,"time":103},860717,"Shell doubles profits as Iran war boosts oil prices – latest updates","https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/05/07/oil-prices-iran-war-shell-trump-gilts-ftse-100-markets/",{"id":380,"title":381,"source":382,"logo":66,"time":103},860714,"Shell beats forecasts on higher upstream and trading performance","https://www.upstreamonline.com/finance/shell-beats-forecasts-on-higher-upstream-and-trading-performance/2-1-1986295",{"id":384,"title":385,"source":386,"logo":21,"time":103},860715,"Oil giant Shell posts mega quarterly profit of £5.1 billion after Iran war chaos","https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/shell-profits-oil-prices-iran-37120136",{"id":388,"title":254,"source":389,"logo":15,"time":103},860712,"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/shell-iran-qatar-brent-strait-of-hormuz-b2972010.html",{"id":391,"title":392,"source":393,"logo":29,"time":103},863580,"Shell’s profit beats expectations, raises dividend 5%","https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/article-shells-profit-beats-expectations-raises-dividend-5/",{"id":395,"title":254,"source":396,"logo":19,"time":103},860713,"https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/shell-profits-soar-amid-surging-oil-prices-because-of-iran-war/ar-AA22AgpE",{"id":398,"title":226,"source":399,"logo":5,"time":103},863581,"https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/iran-deal-optimism-pushes-oil-price-down-uk-builders-hit-by-surge-in-costs-business-live/ar-AA22A1r6",{"id":401,"title":402,"source":403,"logo":20,"time":103},860710,"Shell Profit Rises as Iran War Boosts Oil Price and Trading","https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-07/shell-says-profits-rise-as-iran-war-boosts-trading-and-oil-price",{"id":405,"title":406,"source":407,"logo":58,"time":103},860711,"Shell Q1 earnings beat guidance amid soaring energy prices, Centrica retail EBITDA seen at lower end of guidance","https://www.sharecast.com/news/market-live-email/market-live--22435975.html",{"id":409,"title":410,"source":411,"logo":5,"time":103},863583,"Shell 'slows pace' of buyback as cash flow falls and debt rises","https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1091870/shell-slows-pace-of-buyback-as-cash-flow-falls-and-debt-rises-1091870.html",{"id":413,"title":414,"source":415,"logo":5,"time":103},863584,"Shell Reports Stronger Q1 2026 Earnings Amid Higher Trading And Refining Margins","https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/shell-reports-stronger-q1-2026-earnings-amid-higher-trading-and-refining-margins-3/4121250759",{"id":417,"title":418,"source":419,"logo":41,"time":103},863585,"War on Iran delivers another bonanza for oil giants while families foot the bill","https://www.greenpeace.org/international/press-release/83292/war-on-iran-delivers-another-bonanza-for-oil-giants-while-families-foot-the-bill/",{"id":421,"title":422,"source":423,"logo":13,"time":103},863586,"Shell profits beat expectations amid Iran war volatility","https://www.thetimes.com/business/energy/article/shell-profits-more-than-double-amid-iran-war-volatility-vrclm2qvj",{"id":425,"title":426,"source":427,"logo":37,"time":103},861762,"Shell launches $3 billion buyback to cut share capital","https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/shell-launches-3-billion-buyback-to-cut-share-capital",{"id":429,"title":280,"source":430,"logo":71,"time":103},863587,"http://www.aastocks.com/en/usq/news/comment.aspx?source=AAFN&id=NOW.1523286&catg=4","#3596ecff","#3596ec4d",1778351446025]