Why Shell and the Other Oil Majors Aren't Price Gouging

Oil majors Shell, ExxonMobil, and Chevron are facing accusations of price gouging from politicians amid elevated energy prices and strong profits. However, the article argues these companies don't control oil prices—the market does. Oil and gasoline are commodities, and energy companies' profits naturally rise and fall with market prices. The article recommends investing in integrated energy majors for portfolio diversification and attractive dividend yields.

08/22/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Chevron Just Paid Down $8.4 Billion in Debt. Should You Invest $500 in the Stock Right Now?

Chevron reduced its debt by a record $8.4 billion in Q2, improving its net debt-to-cash flow ratio from 1.3x to 0.6x. The company maintained strong shareholder returns with $6.5 billion in buybacks and dividends while demonstrating financial prudence amid high interest rates. This debt reduction positions Chevron competitively against rivals ExxonMobil and Shell, making it worth investor consideration.

08/12/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Transaction in Own Shares

Shell plc purchased 1.625 million shares for cancellation on August 5, 2026, across multiple trading venues. The purchases were executed at prices ranging from £32.74 to £33.47 on LSE and Chi-X, and €38.33 to €39.16 on Euronext Amsterdam. Goldman Sachs International is managing the trading decisions for the buyback program running through October 23, 2026, in compliance with UK and EU market abuse regulations.

08/06/2026, 5:38 AM • GlobeNewswire

Transaction in Own Shares

Shell plc executed a share buyback program on August 4, 2026, purchasing 1.625 million shares across multiple trading venues for cancellation. The company repurchased 875,000 shares on LSE at an average price of £33.51, 225,000 shares on Chi-X at £33.51, and 525,000 shares on Euronext Amsterdam at €39.33. Goldman Sachs International is managing the trading decisions independently under parameters set through October 23, 2026.

08/05/2026, 5:38 AM • GlobeNewswire

Director/PDMR Shareholding

Shell plc's Chief Financial Officer Sinead Gorman sold 30,000 ordinary shares on July 31, 2026, at £33.69 per share for a total of £1,010,596.95 on the London Stock Exchange. The transaction was disclosed in accordance with EU and UK market abuse regulations.

08/05/2026, 4:37 AM • GlobeNewswire

Transaction in Own Shares

Shell plc purchased 1,550,000 shares for cancellation on August 3, 2026, across multiple trading venues. The purchases were executed at prices ranging from £33.38 to £33.99 on LSE and Chi-X, and €38.93 to €39.76 on Euronext Amsterdam. Goldman Sachs International is managing the trades as part of Shell's previously announced share buyback programme running through October 23, 2026.

08/04/2026, 5:37 AM • GlobeNewswire

Transaction in Own Shares

Shell plc announced the purchase of 1,030,000 shares on the London Stock Exchange at an average price of £33.7866 per share and 500,000 shares on Euronext Amsterdam at an average price of €39.5819 per share on July 31, 2026. These purchases are part of the company's existing share buyback programme managed by Goldman Sachs International, running from July 30 to October 23, 2026, conducted in compliance with UK and EU market abuse regulations.

08/03/2026, 7:51 AM • GlobeNewswire

3 Bold Oil Predictions for the Second Half of 2026

Despite Middle East geopolitical tensions driving oil price volatility, major energy companies and analysts predict prices will remain elevated due to supply constraints and growing global demand. Rather than focusing on commodity price swings, investors should consider dividend-paying energy giants and midstream pipeline companies that benefit from stable infrastructure fees regardless of oil prices.

08/02/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Transaction in Own Shares

Shell plc announced the purchase of 75,000 shares on 23 July 2026 for cancellation as part of its share buyback programme initiated on 7 May 2026. The shares were purchased on the London Stock Exchange at prices ranging from £33.3150 to £33.5850, with a volume weighted average price of £33.4325. Goldman Sachs International is managing the trading decisions independently within pre-set parameters in compliance with UK and EU market regulations.

07/24/2026, 10:44 AM • GlobeNewswire

Transaction in Own Shares

Shell plc announced the purchase of 75,000 shares on 22 July 2026 for cancellation as part of its share buyback programme initiated on 7 May 2026. The shares were purchased on the London Stock Exchange at prices ranging from £32.87 to £33.21 per share, with a volume-weighted average price of £33.0385. Goldman Sachs International is managing the trading decisions for the programme through 24 July 2026.

07/23/2026, 4:57 AM • GlobeNewswire

Transaction in Own Shares

Shell plc announced share repurchases on 20 July 2026, purchasing 90,000 shares on LSE and 94,107 shares on BATS as part of its ongoing share buyback programme initiated on 7 May 2026. Goldman Sachs International is managing the trading decisions independently within pre-set parameters in compliance with UK and EU market regulations.

07/21/2026, 4:34 AM • GlobeNewswire

Transaction in Own Shares

Shell plc purchased 3,075,000 shares for cancellation on July 15, 2026, as part of its share buyback programme announced on May 7, 2026. The shares were purchased across three trading venues (LSE, Chi-X, and BATS) at an average price of approximately £31.62 per share. Goldman Sachs International is managing the trading decisions for the programme through July 24, 2026, in compliance with UK and EU market abuse regulations.

07/16/2026, 4:35 AM • GlobeNewswire

Wax Market Size to Skyrocket USD 16.65 Billion by 2035 as Demand Grows Across Packaging, Cosmetics and Industrial Applications | SNS Insider

The global wax market is projected to grow from USD 11.26 billion in 2025 to USD 16.65 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 3.99%. Growth is driven by increasing demand in packaging, cosmetics, candles, and industrial applications. Mineral wax dominates with 68.23% market share, while natural wax is expected to register the fastest growth. Asia Pacific leads with 35.67% market share, while North America accounts for 39.2% of the market.

07/10/2026, 6:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Generative AI in Oil & Gas Market to Surge: CAGR of 16.9% Expected by 2030

The generative AI in oil and gas market is projected to grow from $0.53 billion in 2025 to $1.15 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 16.9%. Key growth drivers include cloud-based AI solutions for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and drilling optimization. Major players like Saudi Aramco and Shell are leading adoption, while tariffs are spurring local AI development. North America holds the largest regional market share.

07/10/2026, 5:45 AM • GlobeNewswire

Chevron’s Microsoft Deal Turns Natural Gas Into an AI Power Play

Chevron rallied 5-6% over two days as geopolitical tensions spiked oil prices and the company benefits from its 20-year Microsoft data center power deal. The stock trades 18% below its March 2026 high of $214.71 despite strong catalysts including the Guyana production inflection, Hess acquisition synergies, and AI infrastructure growth. Analysts see upside to $205-220 targets, with Q2 earnings on July 31 expected to validate the bull case.

07/08/2026, 1:56 PM • Investing