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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 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.