AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Shock to Global Energy: Oil prices stayed jumpy as the US and Iran traded strikes for a ninth day, with Iran saying diplomacy continues via mediators even as Hormuz shipping faces fresh disruption fears. Inflation Pressure: Analysts warn the renewed Gulf conflict could keep inflation elevated, with energy, freight and raw-material costs likely to hit harder as hedges and inventories wear off. Grid Strain, Real Bills: In the Philippines, DOE data shows residential power rates spiked in June in parts of the Visayas and northern Luzon amid outages and higher generation costs. Kurdistan Supply Risk: Gulf Keystone suspended operations at Iraq’s Sheikhan field, citing a worsening regional security environment, following similar moves by HKN Energy. Energy Transition Meets AI: China’s 2026-2030 plan spotlights AI plus energy storage, while Tesla and Esyasoft announced a large BESS rollout push across Europe, the GCC and India. Data Centers vs Power Rules: A US report highlights how “behind-the-meter” gas turbines are spreading as grid connection delays collide with clean-energy goals. Policy Fight in the UK: New Labour PM Andy Burnham’s agenda includes potential tax and energy-bill changes, feeding uncertainty for energy affordability.
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