AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Oil Shock: Oil prices surged toward $100 as fresh US-Iran tensions and attacks in the Gulf raised supply fears, with Brent around $98 and WTI near $96, while analysts pointed to Strait of Hormuz disruption and low inventory risks. Ukraine–Russia Energy Targets: Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s St. Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin’s SPIEF, sparking major fires and forcing flight disruptions, as Kyiv also reported hits on other fuel and military sites. India–UAE Oil Shift: India’s May crude imports from the UAE jumped to make it India’s second-largest supplier, underscoring how route disruptions are reshuffling oil flows. Policy Support for Aviation Fuel: India approved Rs 10,000 crore one-time support to oil marketing companies to stabilize ATF prices for airlines amid West Asia conflict-driven fuel volatility. Nuclear Cooperation & Safety: Turkey’s Fidan is set to discuss nuclear energy cooperation with South Korea, while the IAEA highlighted UAE’s Barakah response after a drone attack; meanwhile, Calvert Cliffs sirens get extra testing. Gas & LNG Moves: Cosco ordered four LNG carriers for leasing to Shell Tankers Singapore, and a UAE non-oil PMI uptick came despite Hormuz-linked constraints. Oil & Gas Discoveries: Pakistan’s OGDCL reported a new oil and gas find in Sindh’s Sanghar district. Local Energy Cost Savings: Spokane said switching solid-waste trucks to compressed and renewable natural gas cut 2025 fuel costs by up to $2.6 million versus diesel.
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