AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRed Sea Supply Shock: Saudi Aramco told at least two European refiners they’ll get no crude next month after drone damage forced a shutdown of the kingdom’s East-West pipeline, with partial restart expected in days and full capacity in about six weeks—pushing buyers to scramble for alternatives. Chokepoint Risk: Iran claims it struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while shipping through the strait remains far below normal, keeping war-risk costs elevated for oil and freight. Gulf Escalation Watch: Trump is weighing whether to launch renewed large-scale attacks on Iran ahead of Gulf talks at the UN, as allies debate how much support they should provide to secure Hormuz. Energy Cost Pressure: Gas prices in the US climbed toward record territory, with experts warning $5 gasoline is plausible and spot shortages could push higher. Policy Response: Macron plans a G7 push on coordinating strategic oil reserve releases to blunt the Iran-driven energy shock. Sanctions Oversight: Pakistan abstained on extending UN monitoring of Iran sanctions after Russia and China vetoed the panel’s mandate. Industrial Move: CATL will license battery pack technology to Egypt’s BME, backing local manufacturing for heavy vehicles.
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