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Shell reports near-record earnings as Hormuz crisis drives buyback

Shell reported near-record second-quarter earnings and announced a $3 billion buyback amid a crisis involving the Strait of Hormuz.

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Disruption around a major oil chokepoint could affect global energy prices and supply security.

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  1. Shell Q2 2026 Earnings Hit Near-Record as Hormuz Crisis Fuels $3bn Buyback ↗financial-news.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC

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