# Shell and Equinor warn energy market shock absorbers are weakening

https://mins.news/en/item/61356

- Reuters, 2026-09-16 17:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy-market-shock-absorbers-weakening-shell-equinor-warn-2026-09-16/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aaacc4642d5dc0001472321

> Global energy markets could face a prolonged period of tight supply and volatile prices, Shell and Equinor executives said on Wednesday, as the industry’s ability to cushion disruptions from the Middle East declines.

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