AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: The U.S. and Iran traded fresh strikes near the Strait of Hormuz after Trump dismissed reports of a draft deal, with the U.S. saying it shot down four Iranian one-way drones and hit a Bandar Abbas control site while Iran’s IRGC retaliated by targeting a U.S. air base—oil jumped more than $2 as markets priced higher risk for a key global shipping lane. Sanctions & Shipping Control: The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Iran’s new “Persian Gulf Strait Authority”/Hormuz-linked body, framing it as IRGC-linked revenue-raising that threatens maritime trade. Grid & Storage Buildout: DTE Energy and LG Energy Solution inked a Michigan battery storage push totaling 1.5 GW/6 GWh, aimed at boosting reliability for data center growth. Clean Fuel Tech: KBR’s PureSAF licensing deal with NorSAF targets a major Northern Europe SAF/e-SAF plant expected to start producing in 2030. Policy Pressure at the Pump: Trump floated a federal gas tax holiday to blunt pain from Iran-driven oil disruptions, but lawmakers and critics warn it may not pass and could be limited in impact.
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