Shell intends to sell its French petrol stations, Les Echos reports

PARIS, May ​12 (Reuters) - London-listed oil major Shell intends to ​sell ‌its French petrol stations, Les ⁠Echos newspaper reported on ⁠Tuesday, citing documents ​the company shared with employees and suppliers.

The company has around 60 ​petrol ‌stations on French highways, operated by other companies, to which the oil company supplies fuel ​and provides other services for ‌a fee, according to the report.

The business booked an ‌operating profit of 108.5 million euros ($127.5 million) in 2025, the report ​added.

The company told workers' representatives it ‌expects to find a buyer in the third quarter and finalise ⁠a ⁠transaction in early 2027, Les ‌Echos reported.

Shell declined to comment for ​this ​article.

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