AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMiddle East Supply Shock: Oil jumped after US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers preparing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent above $90 and reviving fears for tanker flows. Maritime Incident: UKMTO said an oil tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile near Khasab, Oman, with no casualties or environmental damage reported. Venezuela-US Oil Deal: Trump says Venezuelan crude will “fill up” the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve as Washington secures majority control over 65 billion barrels under a long-term pact; Delcy Rodríguez argues Venezuela retains sovereignty and will receive about $19 per barrel. Energy Security in Europe: ADX Energy reported additional gas flow from its HOCH-1 well in Upper Austria, supporting a potential commercial reserve amid ongoing European gas shortages. Asia Biofuels Policy: The Philippines is considering raising its biodiesel mandate from B3 to B5 in 2027 if coconut-based CME prices stabilize. Power Infrastructure Disruption: Yemen’s Mareb Electricity Corporation said sabotage shut down a gas-fired power station, threatening electricity supply across the governorate. Storage Boom: South Korea’s SK On signed a deal to supply NeoVolta with 9 GWh of LFP battery cells for US energy storage systems starting in 2027. Fuel Retail Legal Fight: A lawsuit alleges a supplier to Trump-praised discount stations stole nearly $4m in fuel, undercutting the political push for lower pump prices.
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