By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Shell and TotalEnergies have reported a steep drop in second-quarter profits, as oil and gas prices fell from record highs reached following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine 17 months ago.
Energy company Shell on Thursday turned in a second quarter profit of $5.1 billion, sharply lower than first quarter levels because of a decline in commodity prices.
Shell has reported a 56% drop in second-quarter profit, as oil and gas prices fell from record highs reached following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine 17 months ago.
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