Shell Reports Significant Decline in Refining Margins Due to Decreased Oil Demand

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Shell announced a substantial drop in its refining profit margins for the third quarter, falling nearly 30% from the prior quarter due to reduced global demand and a weakening in oil product trading earnings. The company indicated that its refining margins were $5.5 a barrel, down from $7.7, amid challenges from slowing economic activity, particularly in China. Despite this decline, Shell raised its LNG and upstream oil production forecasts.

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