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'BP’s days as an oil giant are numbered – a merger with Shell would be the best outcome by far'
Opinion BP has been in decline for some time, could a takeover by Shell save it?
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Investors remain calm as the Middle East war unfolds
Conflict in the Middle East has failed to shake oil or stock markets. Can the peace hold?
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Oil price stays steady as tensions in Middle East boils over
Oil prices surged after Israel's attack on Iran, but the global market for the commodity is forecast to remain well-supplied until 2030
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'North Sea oil is ripe for a rebound'
Opinion Labour’s green-energy policy is unsustainable, says Dominic Frisby. That bodes well for British oil explorers
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BP's 'long, painful decline' – and why next year could be even tougher
Opinion Long-suffering shareholders in oil giant BP have been pushing for change. It won’t come soon enough, says Matthew Lynn
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What does a BP and Shell merger mean for the UK oil industry?
BP’s struggles have made it vulnerable to a takeover. Could it merge with Shell to create a British behemoth?
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Oil sector off the boil: what happens now?
Oil giants BP and Shell are starting to struggle amid a glut of black gold. And growth in demand looks likely to slow
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Why is the supply of oil rising?
The supply of oil is rising despite conflict in the Middle East. What's causing the increase?
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What is the outlook for oil prices?
Oil prices will be set by the face-off between Saudi Arabia and US shale producers. Could tail risks change the possible outcome?
