AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoMiddle East Energy Shock: Saudi Arabia shut its East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks, while reports of a projectile hitting a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz added fresh risk to global crude flows; Brent pushed back above $100 as shippers weigh whether Red Sea and Hormuz disruptions will linger. U.S. Diesel & Household Pressure: The Iran-linked energy squeeze is feeding into higher U.S. diesel and gasoline costs, with record diesel prices hurting farmers and raising inflation pressure for consumers. EPA Biofuel Policy: The EPA’s small refinery exemptions drew mixed reactions as the agency granted 29 exemptions tied to Renewable Fuel Standard blending, with industry groups urging reallocation to protect biofuel demand and farm income. Nuclear & Grid Security: The White House is reportedly weighing using the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity, while other coverage points to ongoing efforts to strengthen energy infrastructure. Renewables Claims Scrutiny: Apple’s renewable-energy reporting splits between electricity for operations and separate manufacturing supply-chain programs, highlighting how corporate clean-energy numbers can differ.
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