AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come “today or tomorrow,” with State Department chief Marco Rubio adding that oil is still moving through the strait as mediation continues—helping push crude lower and markets higher. Big Oil vs. Gas Prices: Trump renewed pressure on ExxonMobil and Chevron after record profits tied to the Iran-driven supply squeeze, demanding they “cut” retail fuel prices and return money to the public. Refining Tightness: Saudi Aramco warned the global refining system is running near maximum utilization with “little shock absorbers,” keeping fuel prices elevated even as crude eases. Power Reliability in Heat: DOE issued an emergency order for certain generators in 17 states to stay ready for backup amid extreme heat, with Wyoming coal plants highlighted as part of the response. Legal Fight Over Climate Liability: Colorado AG Phil Weiser and other state attorneys general urged the U.S. Supreme Court to let a Boulder climate lawsuit proceed in state court, setting up a major test for how local governments can sue oil and gas over climate harms.
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