Shell profit falls short as rising crude costs sap refining
Profits at oil major Shell came a billion dollars short of analyst estimates. Crude oil prices have recovered some, but major oil companies are still facing tough times.
BY RAKTEEM KATAKEY, BLOOMBERG
Royal Dutch Shell Plc reported fourth-quarter profit that missed analyst estimates after crude's recovery drove up costs for refining while earnings from production did little more than break even.
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