AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoU.S. Inflation Spike: May CPI hit 4.2%—the highest since 2023—as energy prices surged 23.5% year-on-year, tied to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption. Middle East Energy Risk: Analysts warn the shock is spreading beyond oil into logistics, fertilizer, food and finance, with normalization likely to take months or years. Nuclear Race: China is on track to overtake the U.S. in nuclear power within five years, fueled by AI-driven electricity demand and faster build timelines. EU Clean Energy Push: The EU unveiled T-MED under the Pact for the Mediterranean, aiming to mobilize up to €29bn by 2035 for renewables, hydrogen and grid upgrades. Corporate Clean Power in India: Meta and CleanMax agreed on ~900 MW of solar and wind, with Meta buying the environmental attributes. UK North Sea Security: Offshore Energies UK urged the UK to classify isolated offshore assets as critical infrastructure amid Russian drone and sabotage concerns. Ukraine Energy Attacks: Russia struck transport and energy infrastructure in Mykolaiv with drones; air defenses reportedly stopped most UAVs. Energy Self-Sufficiency Drive: Indonesia is drafting policies to cut imported fuel dependence, including biofuel expansion.
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