AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMiddle East Oil Risk: Oil steadied after Israel and Iran signaled a halt to attacks, but the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked, keeping a geopolitical risk premium in play. Fuel Prices & Policy: In the Philippines, the DOE set a June 9–15 range with diesel and kerosene up (diesel +P3.77 to +P5.77/l; kerosene +P6.10 to +P8.10/l) while gasoline may move either way; in Michigan, AAA says gas prices keep sliding (regular averaging $4.17/gal). India Energy Security: India launched E85 flex-fuel in New Delhi to cut crude imports, but solar project costs jumped 20% this year as West Asia-linked supply pressures raise cell and materials prices. Power Demand Pressure: Ireland warned data centers could consume up to 5.8GW by 2040, with today’s centers already using 22% of national electricity. Clean Tech & Storage: EVE Energy said it secured 67GWh in energy storage orders at SNEC; Europe sees rising interest in plug-in solar. Oil & Gas Operations: VAALCO restarted production at Côte d’Ivoire’s Baobab field after FPSO refurbishment. Nuclear Watch: IAEA voiced “serious concern” over North Korea’s new uranium enrichment facility; South Korea and the IAEA began talks on safeguards for nuclear-powered submarines.
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