AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGeopolitics and Markets: Oil jumped after President Trump rejected Iran’s Strait of Hormuz reopening proposal, pushing Brent near $108 and WTI near $95 while U.S. stocks slid as bond yields surged. Puerto Rico Power Fuel: Puerto Rico sued New Fortress Energy to force an alternative natural gas supply for PREPA after Units 5 and 6 at the San Juan plant switched to diesel, raising electricity fuel-cost concerns. Grid & Infrastructure: The U.S. DOE selected XGS Energy to advance next-generation geothermal development in New Mexico, aiming to move faster toward reliable power. Local Energy Policy: Salem approved a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers starting in 2030, with city departments exempt. Energy Prices at the Pump: GasBuddy reported premium gas as low as $4.44/gal in Sumter County and midgrade as low as $4.99/gal in Matanuska-Susitna, while diesel lows included $5.49/gal in Gaston County—showing continued regional volatility tied to crude, refinery conditions, and supply disruptions. Energy Tech & Industry: A manufacturing roundup flagged transformer reliability concerns and a Ford F-150 fuel-tank issue, underscoring ongoing U.S. infrastructure and safety pressures.
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