Strong Q4 results cap dramatic recovery amid plans to boost dividend again and buy back more shares

Shell has again boosted its dividend and share repurchases after fourth-quarter profits hit their highest level in eight years, fuelled by higher oil and gas prices and strong gas trading performance.

The strong results cap a year of dramatic recovery for Shell and the oil and gas sector after energy demand and prices collapsed in 2020 during the coronavirus epidemic.

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