AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMiddle East Supply Shock: Oil prices stayed near $108 a barrel as Saudi Arabia shut its East-West pipeline and canceled some Red Sea exports, while attacks keep pressure on routes around the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping Pollution: Greenpeace says satellite images show multiple new oil slicks in the Strait of Hormuz, reaching Iran and possibly linked to a tanker incident. Fuel Pain in the U.S.: Gas and diesel prices surged in several states, with Pennsylvania reporting record diesel levels and New Mexico drivers feeling higher costs as lawmakers debate fuel tax changes. Tariff Politics: The U.S. House advanced a bill that could allow up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, with India named among eligible targets. Nuclear Momentum: The World Bank is making nuclear financing a priority again, and U.S. officials are pushing nuclear for maritime power as fuel costs rise. Clean Energy Deals: India’s SECI awarded Saatvik Green Energy a ₹1,041.63 crore order for 600 MWp solar modules, while Xpansiv agreed to buy Formbay to strengthen Australia’s rooftop solar certificate market. Grid & Policy: EPA moves to repeal greenhouse gas limits on power plants, and Tamil Nadu plans battery storage to cover evening solar shortfalls.
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