Exxon, Shell Profits Surge On Higher Oil Prices

Exxon, Shell profits surge on higher oil prices

LONDON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell Plc reported big jumps in first quarter earnings and beat forecasts, thanks to high oil prices and healthy refining margins.

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