AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Oil Shock Eases: US and Iran signed an interim peace deal, extending the ceasefire and paving the way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent and WTI lower and lifting Asian stocks after weeks of supply fears. Policy Pressure on Prices: Philippines Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Department of Energy to ensure the US-Iran agreement quickly translates into lower petroleum product prices and targeted aid for sectors hit by fuel costs. Energy Security Warning for ASEAN: The IEA said Southeast Asia remains exposed, with heavy Middle East crude dependence and major vulnerabilities highlighted by the Strait of Hormuz disruption, while electricity access and clean cooking gaps persist in countries like Myanmar and the Philippines. Ukraine-Russia Energy Disruption: Ukraine struck Moscow’s Gazprom Neft refinery again, with Russian officials reporting fires and flight disruptions, underscoring how conflict keeps energy infrastructure at risk. Grid Flexibility in India: Ember estimates India needs about 10 GWh of battery storage to cut solar curtailment caused by coal plants’ minimum operating limits. Regional Infrastructure Moves: Iraq advanced plans for a floating LNG terminal to supply power plants during peak demand, while Indonesia said it’s working to secure stable coal supply for PLN amid blackout concerns.
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