AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOPEC+ Oil Policy: OPEC+ has agreed to lift August oil output quotas by 188,000 bpd as it continues unwinding 2023 cuts, with delegates citing improving Strait of Hormuz flows and a push for market stability. Grid Disruptions from Weather: Severe storms and heat across the US have knocked out power for tens of thousands, including 80,000+ in Maryland and 220,000+ in Michigan after Friday thunderstorms. Energy Infrastructure Under Attack: Ukraine says unmanned systems struck 16 power substations in southern occupied areas over two days, including 10 in Crimea, while reports also point to outages in Crimea. Fuel Supply & Prices: Mauritania is keeping its fuel oil subsidy at 70 MRO per litre to cushion cost-of-living pressure, and India is moving toward diesel blending with up to 15% isobutanol to cut crude imports. Safety Incidents: A deadly Maine crash triggered a gas leak and evacuations; separate incidents in Afghanistan and the US highlight ongoing risks from domestic gas and fuel spills.
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