AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMiddle East Oil Market: The IEA says global oil demand is rebounding from May’s low and should top 2025 levels by October, but a renewed escalation in US-Iran hostilities could derail the market’s shift toward surplus next year by clouding Strait of Hormuz tanker recovery. Strait of Hormuz Watch: Even as shipping hopes ease and Brent slips to about $76, analysts warn Hormuz flows remain fragile and tanker attacks have already cut Gulf throughput. IEA Demand Outlook: The IEA also flags a first-ever annual demand decline in 2026 (about 1 mb/d), tied to higher prices and shipping disruptions. Diesel Price Pressure: Southeast Asia faces a looming diesel jump as middle distillate inventories tighten and Hormuz risk resurges. Supply & Infrastructure: Turkey and Iraq are nearing a one-year renewal of their 1973 crude pipeline deal, while India probes an alleged illegal 40-foot crude pipeline tap in Rajasthan. Policy & Storage: India’s ONGC approved a 1.75 mt strategic petroleum reserve in Mangaluru to boost energy security. Energy Transition & Industry: Colorado hits a renewables milestone (53% of electricity in Q1), while Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude slips below $78 and non-oil/gas investment in Azerbaijan rises.
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