AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Energy Risk: Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso warned that U.S. moves to escalate economic pressure on Iran could worsen the conflict and hit energy markets. Shipping & Oil Flows: Multiple reports say Strait of Hormuz traffic has surged again as the U.S. escorts tankers and even opens a “stealth” corridor to keep oil moving, while Iran signals it won’t ease pressure. Critical Infrastructure Security: The UAE built large metal “cages” around Dubai fuel tanks to blunt one-way drone attacks, and separate reporting says Iranian hackers shut down a UK power plant for days. Power Demand Watch: A new review finds U.S. data centers now use nearly 40% of the world’s data-center electricity, underscoring strain on power and fuel planning. Fuel Prices (Local): GasBuddy spotlights pockets of cheaper diesel and gasoline in the week ending Aug. 15, including Henry County diesel at $4.87 and Coffee County regular at $3.19. Policy/Regulation: FDA inspected Andersons Renewables, LLC in Greenville and found no corrective action needed.
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