AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOil & Gas Markets: Oil prices eased as Brent slipped to about $89 and WTI to about $83.6, but the Middle East risk premium still hangs over supply. US-Iran Tensions: Iran said it stopped two tankers trying to exit the Strait of Hormuz, keeping traders nervous even as some shipping improved elsewhere. LNG Outlook: Rystad Energy expects Asian LNG prices to keep falling if US-Iran peace talks progress, though tight Gulf supply should limit the drop. Corporate Earnings: ExxonMobil and Chevron reported big Q2 profit jumps, citing disruption-driven higher prices and margins. India Offshore Push: India’s Cabinet approved the Rs 84,084 crore “Samudra Manthan” offshore exploration plan to boost domestic oil and gas by 2030-31. Sanctions Watch: India said it’s closely monitoring a US Senate bill that could enable up to 100% tariffs on major Russian oil and gas buyers. Local Impacts: In the Philippines, fuel retailers plan small diesel and gasoline rollbacks after weeks of hikes; in Moldova, fuel stocks are improving as imports resume. Energy Transition & Storage: Hoymiles extended its Gulf partnership with Qssun to accelerate solar and energy storage deployment in Kuwait and the wider region.
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