shell plc on thursday said it is starting a strategic review of its home energy retail business in the uk the netherlands and germany but stressed that no decisions have yet been made the londonbased energy giant said that the review is likely to take a number of months adding that the wholesale and b2b energy supply businesses arent part of this review it didnt say whether any jobs would be affected by the decision but confirmed that shell energy retail ltd currently employs around 2000 people shell said that the review is part of its power progress strategy which includes exploring options to address performance in tough market conditions and maximize the value of its portfolio the companys priority remains to ensure customers in those countries continue to receive their energy supply and to provide support for those who are struggling with the cost of energy and wider costofliving pressures it said