SHELL BOOSTS UK RETAIL PRESENCE

London, Tuesday 21 June 2011,  Shell U.K. Limited today agreed to acquire 254
petrol retail sites in the UK from Rontec Investments LLP (the Snax 24
Consortium)  for a total cash consideration of around $400 million (£240
million), bringing competitively priced quality fuels to more customers across
the UK.

“The deal with the Snax 24 Consortium fits Shell’s global Downstream strategy of
pursuing opportunities in selected markets where we see prospects for growth,”
said Mark Williams, Downstream Director.

 “Shell is pleased to be investing in our retail business in the UK, a very
competitive market,” said John Bullock, Shell’s Executive Vice-President,
Retail.  “With this improved network of petrol stations , Shell will be able to
provide more people with a top quality customer offer including quality branded
fuels, in a convenient location and at a competitive price, helping us compete
for the long term.”

The deal with the Snax 24 Consortium marks the biggest single expansion of
Shell’s petrol station network in the UK, where the company has marketed quality
fuels to motorists for nearly 100 years.  Most recently, UK motorists responded
positively to Shell’s new regular fuel, Shell FuelSave, which was introduced in
2010 to complement Shell’s premium fuels offer Shell V-Power.

The addition of the new stations – which are mostly in the Midlands and South
East of England and fit well with Shell’s existing national network – will
enhance Shell’s position as a leading fuels retailer in the UK, with 1,150
stations.

Completion of the agreement is expected around year-end subject to the
satisfaction of regulatory and other conditions.

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