AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOil Markets: Brent slipped back below $100 after topping it on Thursday, but the week’s gains stayed in focus as investors weighed Middle East chokepoints pressure from the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Shipping & Insurance: Reuters said reroutes around Africa are adding weeks and about $2.5m per tanker, while Middle East crude premiums jumped to multi-month highs as Asian refiners seek alternatives. US-Iran Escalation: Iran targeted US strongholds around the Gulf as the US carried out a 13th straight night of strikes; Trump again floated a “massive attack,” warning China and Russia not to arm Iran. Diplomacy Attempts: Oman sent talks to Tehran on managing Hormuz navigation, while Pakistan explored a China-backed path to restart US-Iran talks; Iran rejected any temporary ceasefire without Hormuz demands. Regional Fallout: Jordan’s Aqaba tourism and business sentiment took a hit, and Iraq’s Kurdistan Region reported gasoline shortages after new price caps. Energy Industry Signals: Baker Hughes reported US rig counts fell for the first time in six weeks, hinting at caution even as supply risks keep markets jumpy. Maritime Incident: A Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker with Indian crew was attacked in Iranian waters near Hormuz; crew were reported safe.
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