AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOil Market Mood: Global crude edged higher after Iran cast doubt on a near-term US deal, keeping traders focused on Strait of Hormuz risk; Brent rose to about $103.5/bbl and WTI to about $96.6/bbl, while India also hiked petrol and diesel again for the third time in 10 days. Consumer Pressure: In the US, Memorial Day travel is still expected to be huge, but gas prices are pushing some people to stay home or cut trips; AAA data shows national regular averages around $4.56/gal, with local reports like Aiken near $4.12/gal. Supply Shock Watch: Europe’s gas security warning is getting louder—Equinor says if Hormuz disruption lasts 1–3 months, storage could turn critical. Major Incident: China’s deadliest coal mine gas blast in years is still unfolding in Shanxi, with state media putting deaths at 90+ and rescue teams still searching after 247 workers were underground. Policy & Transition: Malaysia’s TNB says energy transition is already here, while Massachusetts lawmakers debate renewable expansion funding as bills rise.
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