AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOPEC+ Oil Shock: OPEC+ ministers meet to consider higher quotas after Iran-war disruptions keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut, but analysts say only a handful of producers can actually add supply—so prices may stay elevated. India LPG Relief With a Catch: India raised domestic LPG by ₹29 to ₹942 per 14.2-kg cylinder, citing West Asia-linked costs, while the government says it absorbs much of the gap so households still pay far less than the market-linked supply cost. Grid Strain From Data Centres: A new debate is flaring over power-hungry data centres and whether national grids can handle the load without higher bills and tighter constraints. Renewables Policy Push: Oxfordshire launched a consultation on how communities should benefit from solar, wind and storage projects, aiming for consistent local deals. UK Transmission Fight: Scotland’s offshore wind sector warns a UK transmission charging regime is “not fit for purpose,” with forecasts pointing to a roughly £1bn extra bill for northern projects. Nuclear Flashpoints: Japan is drafting plans to rebuild up to five nuclear reactors by the 2040s, while Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia plant saw power restored after outages tied to strikes. Energy Security Moves: South Korea accused North Korea of illegal coal and refined-oil exports under UN sanctions, and Azerbaijan’s SOCAR is positioning itself as a backup gas supplier around Israel’s shifting exports.
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