Energy Transition

Shell rejects calls for UK windfall tax to ease energy crisis

Chief executive Ben van Beurden says one-off levy would not ease supply and demand issues as millions face higher bills

Ready to help: Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden said his company could supply more gas into Europe — Ready to help: Shell chief executive Ben van Beurden said his company could supply more gas into EuropePhoto: AFP/SCANPIX

Rob Watts

London

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Published 3 February 2022, 12:50Updated 9 February 2022, 10:18