Independent.ie | Shell profits soar after oil price bounce back Independent.ie Shell profits soar after oil price bounce back. The group posted underlying earnings of $15.8 billion (£11.2 billion) for 2017, up from $7.2 billion (£5.1 billion) the previous year. Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell has reported surging annual profits on ... Oil rally proves double-edged sword for Royal Dutch Shell Shell annual profits up 242% to £8.5bn as oil prices rise Shell Profit Surges on Higher Oil Prices |