AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: India is bracing for more fuel-price pressure as the Strait of Hormuz remains volatile, with RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra warning retail petrol and diesel hikes could follow if the conflict drags on. Modi’s UAE Pivot: PM Narendra Modi’s May 15 stop in Abu Dhabi is set to lock in energy deals—LPG supply cooperation and strategic oil-reserve arrangements—aimed at tightening India’s security amid shipping disruption. Diplomacy Under Strain: Iran welcomed India’s peace initiative while accusing a BRICS member of blocking a unified stance on West Asia, ahead of BRICS foreign ministers’ talks. Policy Backlash at Home: Michigan’s House passed repeal of 2023 renewable-energy mandates, while Australia’s Greens attacked rushed NDIS reforms as “immoral.” Regional Security Lens: Micronesia leaders met in Guam warning they’re being mapped into others’ strategic plans, as China-linked activity is tracked near key sea lanes.
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