Shell (SHEL) CEO: Oil shortage nears 1 billion barrels

Published on 5/7/2026

Shell (SHEL) CEO: Oil shortage nears 1 billion barrels

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Shell (SHEL) CEO Wael Sawan stated that the oil market is facing a shortage of nearly one billion barrels due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. He noted that the situation is worsening each day, with approximately 12% of the world's crude supply impacted. OPEC reports global oil consumption at around 100 million barrels per day. Additionally, Halliburton's CEO estimated production losses from the war are approaching a billion barrels, suggesting that recovery will take considerable time and could lead to fuel shortages in some countries this summer.

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