AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Oil Shock: Saudi Arabia faced fresh pressure as Houthi attacks and a damaged Saudi pipeline threatened Red Sea and oil-export flows, keeping crude near $110 and pushing U.S. fuel costs higher. Guam Fuel Spike: Guam gas hit record-near levels after a 25-cent jump, with regular at $6.479 and diesel at $7.669, tied to the Iran war’s strain on global supply. Power-Plant Policy Shift: The EPA moved to repeal Biden-era greenhouse-gas limits on coal and gas power plants, betting on cheaper electricity over climate targets and drawing criticism over environmental-justice impacts. Iran Crypto Oil Case: The U.S. DOJ sought forfeiture of about $61M in USDT tied to alleged Iranian black-market oil sales, describing a network laundering more than $1.5B via crypto. Markets & Rates: Asian stocks were mostly higher as investors awaited the Fed, while the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield pushed above 5% amid oil and inflation worries. Cybersecurity at Sea: Coast Guard and FBI boarded a Texas-bound oil tanker after a suspected foreign cyberattack, saying there were no reported operational disruptions or environmental impacts. Local Fuel Relief Debate: South Carolina leaders argued over suspending the state gas tax as prices rise, with Gov. McMaster rejecting the call.
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