Higher oil prices push up Shell profits
Energy group confirms dividend increase after last year’s reduction
Higher oil prices push up Shell profits Energy group confirms dividend increase after last year’s reduction European groups, including Shell, are seeking to generate more cash to plough into cleaner energies © Bloomberg Share on Twitter (opens new window) Share on Facebook (opens new window) Share on LinkedIn (opens new window) Save Anjli Raval 3 MINUTES AGO 0 Print this page Royal Dutch Shell reported a 13 per cent rise in the first quarter earnings as higher oil prices and chemicals margins offset a weaker performance in the refining and marketing business.