AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOil Shock: Crude surged to five-month highs, with Brent above $111 a barrel as attacks on shipping and threats around the Strait of Hormuz stoked supply fears. Houthi claims of strikes on Saudi energy sites added to concern, though the claims have not been independently verified. A US waiver on some Russian oil sanctions has offered only a potential counterweight; higher crude threatens to push fuel costs up further. Energy Diplomacy: During a visit to India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Reliance to refine more Venezuelan crude, as Washington and New Delhi discuss energy diversification and a trade deal. War on Energy Infrastructure: Russia continues striking Ukraine’s energy system, raising winter supply concerns; Kyiv says it is open to an energy truce if supplied with enough interceptor missiles. Winter Bills: Dutch gas storage reached 65.5% after the government lowered its target to the EU minimum of 64%. In the UK, households face mounting energy debt, while eligible Scottish households are due a £150 bill discount this winter.
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