AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOil & Markets: Oil slid hard after Trump said the U.S. is in the “final stages” of an Iran deal, with Brent down about 4.6% and WTI falling below $100—helping stocks bounce as bond-market pressure eased. Shipping & Security: The U.S. military boarded an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman and redirected dozens of ships to enforce the Iran blockade, underscoring how fast energy flows can swing. Middle East Infrastructure: The UAE says its new Hormuz-bypass crude pipeline is ~50% complete, aiming to restore global flows over months after the war ends. Gas Prices (US): Idaho averaged $4.61/g (+8.8 cents week over week), while diesel stayed elevated nationally at about $5.618/g. Policy Watch: North Carolina lawmakers advanced a data-center “Ratepayer Protection Act” targeting 100MW+ sites, aiming to limit local cost burdens on ratepayers. Global Energy: Germany has started the process to sell Uniper after its Ukraine-era nationalization.
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