AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHormuz Pressure Peaks Again: The US Energy Information Administration now assumes the Strait of Hormuz stays effectively shut through late May, with oil and fuel flows only starting to trickle back in late May/early June—yet it could take until late 2026 or early 2027 for trade and production patterns to look “pre-conflict.” Ceasefire Talks Falter: A fragile US-Iran ceasefire is under strain after Trump dismissed Iran’s latest proposal as “garbage,” pushing Brent back above $100 and raising market nerves ahead of Trump’s China visit. Regional Workarounds: Reuters reports Iraq and Pakistan struck deals with Iran to move crude and LNG, showing Tehran can “control access” even when traffic resumes. Energy Bills Bite Back: Inflation in the US hit 3.8% in April, with energy costs a major driver; Singapore hospitals are also cutting power use to cope with higher tariffs. Clean Power Momentum: Fervo Energy raised $1.89B in an enlarged US IPO, betting on 24/7 geothermal as AI-driven demand tightens grids. Policy Moves: South Africa’s energy ministry tabled a R6.1bn budget focused on grid expansion and reforms as load-shedding fades.
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