AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOil & Gas Markets: Crude slipped as Strait of Hormuz traffic rebounded and U.S.-Iran indirect talks resumed via Qatar mediators, with Brent near $72 and WTI near $69, while markets also weigh possible OPEC quota changes. Middle East Energy Politics: Iran says it has sold 40+ million barrels since port blockades eased, at ~20% higher prices, as negotiations focus on frozen assets and Hormuz. Power Prices & Bills: Euro-zone inflation cooled more than expected as oil retreated; in the U.S., gas prices remain above last year and California’s gas tax rose 2.2 cents/gal ahead of Independence Day travel. Grid & Outages: Storms left 32,000+ Hydro One customers without power in Ontario, and heat is straining Ohio’s grid with outage risk. Renewables & Storage: India’s Ayana Renewable Power won 193 MW wind at INR 4.17/kWh, while ACME commissioned a 240.7 MWh Rajasthan BESS. Ukraine Grid Support: Donors pledged €100m+ for Ukrenergo to boost transmission efficiency, resilience, and digital grid management. EV Policy: The Philippines regulator is drafting vehicle-to-grid rules for EV owners to sell excess power back to the grid.
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