AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOil Markets: Oil prices slipped as traders saw US-Iran tensions easing, with Brent at $93.09 and WTI at $90.54, though the Strait of Hormuz risk still hangs over supply. LNG & Gas: Asia spot LNG rose on stronger China/India demand and supply disruption worries, while Europe’s Dutch TTF settled at $16. OPEC+ Watch: OPEC+ meets to consider higher quotas to cool prices, but analysts say Hormuz realities mean output pledges may not move the needle. Middle East Shipping Shock: Iran’s oil exports reportedly hit six-year lows amid US naval blockade, and a longer Hormuz closure could push up global food and fertiliser costs. India LPG Pressure: India raised domestic LPG by ₹29 to ₹942 per 14.2-kg cylinder, while the petroleum ministry says households still pay far below market-linked supply costs via upstream support and PMUY transfers. Energy Security Politics: Iran’s envoy said BRICS is shaping global energy security, while Azerbaijan’s SOCAR is positioning itself as a gas buffer around Israel’s shifting supply routes. Renewables Push: The EU floated tax cuts for clean energy and more support for electrification, and the UK’s Warm Homes plan targets free upgrades for millions to cut bills.
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