# The blue-chip index climbed 0.2% to 10,393.85 points, primarily driven by a 1% surge in energy stocks, with companies such as BP and Shell leading the charge.

*business · news · 2026-04-27 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 10,393.85, mainly led by energy sector gains.
- BP and Shell drove a 1% surge in energy stocks, outperforming other sectors.
- Financial, aerospace, and defense sectors provided additional upward momentum to the index.
- Rising Brent crude prices and upcoming Bank of England decisions are raising inflation concerns.

**Companies:** BP, Shell
**Countries:** United Kingdom, Iran

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