# Shell

Type: Company (SHEL)

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/shell
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## Timeline

- **2031-03-20**: Projected Recovery — Estimated completion date for full restoration of the 17% lost capacity.
- **2026-06-19**: Formal signing ceremony — A formal signing ceremony scheduled in Switzerland finalizes the interim accord.
- **2026-06-18**: Deal takes effect, oil drops — Announcement triggers Brent to fall to $77.9; Strait of Hormuz reopening and naval blockade lift begin immediately.
- **2026-06-17**: Interim deal signed — Trump signs the agreement during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles, hosted by French President Macron, after the G7 summit.
- **2026-06-14**: Trump heralds deal — President Trump, celebrating his 80th birthday, reveals the outline of the peace agreement.
- **2026-04**: April ceasefire — A temporary ceasefire is announced, later extended by the June peace deal.
- **2026-03-20**: Force Majeure Declared — QatarEnergy officially declares long-term force majeure on affected LNG contracts.
- **2026-03-19**: Secondary Attacks — Additional strikes cause extensive damage to LNG Trains 4 and 6.
- **2026-03-18**: Initial Strike — First missile hit reported at Ras Laffan Industrial City facilities.
- **2026-03-11**: Viral Price Hike Incident — Footage of a 35-cent diesel hike at a Melbourne Shell station goes viral, intensifying calls for national regulation.
- **2026-03-09**: New Regulations Active — Victoria implements mandatory fuel price reporting and 24-hour price locks for 1,500+ retailers.
- **2026-03-05**: Regional Rationing — Reports emerge of regional fuel stations limiting purchases to $20 per customer to prevent hoarding.
- **2026-03-01**: Supply Chain Anxiety — Middle East conflict escalates, leading to global oil market volatility and Australian fuel security concerns.
- **2026-02-28**: Conflict starts — The US-Israel war on Iran commences, leading to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- **2026-02-27**: Pre‑war oil baseline — Brent crude stood at just under $73 a barrel, the day before the US-Israel war on Iran began.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Brent Drops 35% from Peak as Strait Reopens — Supply Chains Breathe Relief
2026-06-28 17:25:02 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The US‑Iran interim deal lifts the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz immediately, reversing the oil price surge from $120 to $77.9. Logistics managers and freight buyers now contend with rapidly easing fuel surcharges, but a 60‑day horizon keeps contingency plans active.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/strait-of-hormuz-reopen-supply-chain-relief

### Qatar Missile Strikes Trigger 5-Year LNG Supply Crunch; India at High Risk
2026-03-20 04:11:40 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

Missile attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City have knocked out 17% of the nation's LNG export capacity, with repairs expected to take five years. This disruption threatens global energy security, particularly for India, which relies on Qatar for nearly half of its liquefied natural gas imports.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/qatar-lng-output-reduction-india-energy-risk

### Victoria Tightens Fuel Price Controls Amid Supply Volatility and Public Outcry
2026-03-11 02:17:01 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Victorian government has implemented mandatory fuel price reporting to curb sudden price hikes, following viral reports of predatory pricing at a Melbourne Shell station. The move comes as Middle East tensions trigger fuel rationing and supply chain anxieties across Australia.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/victoria-fuel-price-regulation-shell-controversy

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