AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOil & Inflation: U.S. CPI hit 4.2% in May, with energy prices driving most of the jump as crude stays near $90 and gasoline remains volatile. Middle East Energy Risk: Iran says it has shut the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, a move that could sharply disrupt about a fifth of global oil flows and spike insurance and freight costs. Oil Market Slide: Brent and WTI fell to multi-month lows on hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal and easing strike plans, lifting risk sentiment and supporting equities. Grid & Infrastructure Resilience: Kansas announced $13.7m in grants for airport and energy grid resilience projects, while Dagestan reported repairs completed on the Mozdok-Kazimagomed gas pipeline and phased consumer reconnections. Clean Power Policy: Hawaii issued an executive order preserving its 2026 solar tax credit, and Alabama’s nitrogen-gas execution plan was blocked by courts, pushing the state back toward lethal injection. Storage & Renewables Buildout: AESC and Prevalon signed a supply deal for 10+ GWh of utility-scale battery storage over three years. Energy Costs & Consumer Impact: UK rules would ban or restrict parts of gas heating and towel rails, while Andhra Pradesh says no electricity tariff hikes for three years.
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