IndustriesDealsShell Says It Isn’t in Talks to Take Over Oil Rival BPFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftWATCH: Shell says it’s not in talks to buy BP.DIGITAL: Simon CaseyFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy James Herron and Will MathisJune 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM UTCUpdated on June 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM UTCBookmarkSaveShell Plc denied a Wall Street Journal report that it is in active talks about acquiring its London-based oil rival BP Plc. “This is further market speculation. No talks are taking place,” a Shell spokesperson said.