Royal Dutch Shell reports a strong rise in profits and earnings in the most recent half-year period, with results attributed in part to higher oil prices and volatility linked to the Iran war. The company’s second-quarter performance shows particularly sharp growth compared with the same quarter a year earlier. Multiple outlets report that second-quarter profit more than doubles, reaching about $9.8 billion (or around £7.37 billion, depending on the currency and framing used). Other reporting focuses on earnings rather than profit, stating that underlying earnings for the half-year reach about $16.75 billion (£12.55 billion). That half-year figure follows a reported second-quarter haul of about $9.84 billion. At least one source also characterizes the second-quarter result as the company’s second-highest on record. Across the coverage, the common theme is that swings in oil prices during the period—connected to heightened geopolitical risk—support improved financial results for Shell. All figures are presented as interim results for the half-year and especially the second quarter, with year-on-year comparisons highlighting the increase.