UK oil and gas firms gain as Middle East tensions spark supply concerns
13/06/2025 09:38
** UK oil and gas firms trading in green after an Israeli strike on Iran sparked concerns that renewed tensions in the Middle East could affect gas supply ** FTSE 100 .FTSE constituents BP BP.L up 2.3% and Shell SHEL.L up 1.6%, stock among top gainers ** Shares of North sea-focused oil and gas producer Serica Energy SQZ.L up 2.5% at 166p, highest since June 2024 ** Shares of North sea explorers EnQuest ENQ.L, Ithaca Energy ITH.L, Harbour Energy HBR.L up between 3.1% and 4.3% (Reporting by Nithyashree R B) ((NithyashreeRB@thomsonreuters.com;))