AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: The U.S. says it destroyed five Iranian crude-oil tankers after Iran fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. warship; Iran says it then attacked ships near the Strait of Hormuz and hit U.S. bases in Jordan, with the Strait reportedly closed—pushing Brent above $100 and reviving inflation fears. Markets & Rates: Oil’s jump lifted Treasury yields (2-year near 4.42%, 10-year around 4.81%), rattling stocks globally and weighing on the ASX outlook. Russia Energy Under Fire: Ukraine carried out its deepest drone strikes into Russia’s gas hinterland, hitting condensate facilities in Novy Urengoy and Purovsky. Fuel Prices at the Pump: In the U.S., AAA reports regular gas in Florida pushing past $4; AAA links pump prices to crude, while local GasBuddy checks show wide regional swings. Policy & Projects: The U.S. Third Circuit reversed a key NJ permit for Williams’ NESE gas pipeline; Nigeria’s regulator warned flare-gas sites could lose permits if not developed within a year. Green & Power Deals: Azerbaijan and China discussed expanding renewable cooperation, while Oklahoma’s GRDA opened a new ~500MW gas unit to meet rising demand.
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