AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHormuz & shipping risk: Iran’s IRGC adviser said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until Tehran’s demands are met, while US Sec. of State Marco Rubio claimed the strait is open and oil flows are near pre-war levels—leaving markets split on how much supply is really moving. Oil prices & diesel squeeze: Brent stayed above $100 as investors weighed Middle East shipping threats and a US Gulf storm; even with crude flows recovering, Goldman expects diesel and jet fuel to stay expensive into 2027 as refineries rebuild and inventories remain tight. Gulf escalation: Houthi claims of strikes on Saudi airports and Aden’s airport raised fears for alternative routes, while OPEC+ kept November output targets unchanged despite ongoing Iran-war disruptions. Iraq currency shock: Iraq devalued the dinar to 1,520 per dollar, triggering a rush to exchange and a “gamble” mood as war-hit oil exports and reserves strain the economy. Policy pressure in Europe: The IEA is set to discuss releasing oil and diesel stocks as diesel prices become a political and economic flashpoint. Corporate signal: Shell lifted its gas output outlook and refining margins, reflecting how the region’s supply stress is still paying off for refiners.
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