AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Standoff: Iran says the U.S. must lift its naval blockade, end sanctions, withdraw troops, and meet other demands before it will reopen the Strait of Hormuz—casting doubt on Oman-mediated talks and raising the stakes for global oil and gas flows. US Policy Contradiction: The administration is also drawing fire for declaring an energy emergency while paying billions to cancel planned power projects, including a $1.22B deal tied to offshore wind lease exits. Critical Minerals Push: The U.S. Department of War announced an $85.5M equity agreement with Strategic Bauxite USA to expand Guyana’s First Bauxite operation and build U.S. processing capacity for refractory-grade bauxite. Grid & Tech: Researchers report a fuel-cell approach aimed at powering data centers with less strain on the electricity grid. Heat Impacts: A new poll finds extreme heat is increasingly affecting Americans’ travel, sleep, bills, and daily routines. Fuel Prices Watch: GasBuddy data shows localized lows like $3.99 E85 in Williamsburg, VA and $4.79 diesel in Houston County, GA.
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