AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOil Supply Risks: Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, while renewed fears of US strikes on Iran and risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz kept crude prices volatile. Emergency Reserves: European countries plan to release about 42 million barrels over three months, including diesel, to ease prices—temporary relief as the region prepares for winter. Industry Profits: Shell and TotalEnergies reported sharp quarterly profit increases as Middle East conflict lifted oil and gas prices, adding to pressure on household energy costs. Gas Trade: Moldova bought 2 million cubic metres of Ukrainian gas below spot-market prices in a trial that officials hope to expand before export permissions expire in December. Russian Output: Russian refinery processing rebounded after Ukraine paused strikes on oil facilities, easing domestic fuel pressures and enabling a larger diesel export quota for November. Nuclear Power: Michigan’s Palisades plant could restart by the end of November, restoring a major source of low-carbon electricity after four years offline.
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