Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Jillian Ambrose and Sandra Laville

Do Shell chief’s claims about cutting oil output being dangerous stack up?

Extinction Rebellion activists protest outside the London offices of Shell’s the second largest shareholder, Vanguard, in May.
Extinction Rebellion activists protest outside the London offices of Shell’s second largest shareholder, Vanguard, in May. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Zuma Press/Shutterstock

The chief executive of Shell has provoked the ire of campaigners and climate scientists by claiming that cutting the world’s oil and gas production would be “dangerous and irresponsible”.

In an interview with the BBC, Wael Sawan said reducing production could worsen the cost of living crisis while disadvantaging poorer countries. His comments have been called cynical and described as “gaslighting” by critics of the oil company.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.