According to Reuters, energy major Shell has signed an agreement with Dublin-based DCC Energy regarding the proposed sale of its mobility business in France. Documents reviewed by Reuters and information provided by a person familiar with the discussions indicate that the transaction has not yet been finalized. Completion of the deal is anticipated to take place in the second quarter of 2027, pending required consultations with employee representatives. When contacted by Reuters, Shell stated that it is considering a sale of its retail forecourts business in France, but declined to comment on further details at this stage.

Shell plc is a global energy and petrochemical leader headquartered in London, managing widespread networks of retail service stations, transport fuels, and lower-carbon infrastructure. Its prospective buyer, DCC Energy plc, is an international multi-energy sales, marketing, and support services group based in Dublin with an established European footprint—including its ownership of Butagaz in France—specializing in transport fuels and lower-carbon energy distribution.