AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMiddle East Oil Shock: JPMorgan warned there’s no clear path to relief from $100 oil as the Iran war drags on and risk assumptions break down, keeping pressure on fuel markets. Gas Prices at the Pump: AAA data shows gas surging again across the US—Arizona up to $4.69/gal and Chicago around $5.14—while drivers in Wisconsin report sharp swings and rising costs tied to Strait of Hormuz disruption. Policy vs. Data Centers: A US Senate bid to shield ratepayers from data-center energy costs was blocked by Sen. Martin Heinrich, while North Carolina regulators rejected Duke Energy’s gas turbine plan for an Amazon data center—though Amazon secured permits to run hundreds of diesel generators. Power & Emissions Rules: The EPA’s move to roll back power-plant emissions limits is sparking fresh environmental backlash. Global Supply Moves: Saudi Arabia told some European refiners no crude next month, and Korea froze fuel caps while cutting highway prices for Chuseok. Energy Security Planning: China pushed deeper APEC energy ties to diversify supply and integrate clean power across borders. Infrastructure Incident: A tanker carrying oil caught fire on I-81 in Marathon, New York; no injuries reported.
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