Aramco, Trafigura Said to Vie for Shell South Africa Assets (1)

Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.and commodities trader Trafigura are among suitors competing to buy Shell Plc’s service stations in South Africa, according to people familiar with the matter.

The assets have also attracted initial interest from South Africa’s Central Energy Fund, which owns PetroSA, as well as Sasol Ltd. and Oman’s OQ Trading, the people said. A winner could be picked by the end of the year, though it may also slip into 2025, said the people, who asked not to be named since the information is private.

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