AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOil and Gas: Iraq’s prime minister has ordered a push to raise crude production and revenues after oil income fell 53% year over year in the first seven months of 2026. Saudi Arabia is also planning another expansion of its gas network beyond 2032, citing growing demand from power and data centres. Energy Security: Ukrainian drones struck Russian oil facilities in St. Petersburg, while Russian attacks damaged energy infrastructure near Odesa and left about 24,000 households without power. Ukraine is preparing scheduled outages as it repairs damage. Oil Markets: Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel amid fears over Gulf supply disruptions, including reported tanker fires in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington’s 60-day pause on some Russian oil sanctions adds another layer of uncertainty for buyers. Gas Policy: Australia’s proposed rule requiring LNG exporters to reserve up to 20% of volumes for domestic use has raised concern among major Asian customers. Electricity Costs: Ontario will cut its household electricity rebate from November, though winter time-of-use rates are also set to fall.
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