AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeating Oil: The Trump administration will loan up to one-third of the Northeast’s emergency reserve as prices surge ahead of winter. A gallon averages $6.14 nationally, more than double last year’s price. Oil Markets: Persian Gulf exports have recovered beyond prewar levels, but Brent remains above $100 a barrel as shipping and insurance costs climb and tankers face attacks. Power Mix: Fossil fuels could supply 70% of new U.S. power by 2030, up from 5% in 2024, as policy shifts and data-center demand reshape project plans, according to an Environmental Defense Fund analysis. Household Bills: One in five Americans surveyed by Consumer Reports said they cut grocery spending to pay electricity bills; roughly a quarter said they keep heating or cooling at uncomfortable levels to save money. Infrastructure: The Energy Department is directing $42 million in defense funds to fast-track the stalled Constitution Pipeline, while utilities and regulators weigh new protections for customers facing rising electricity costs.
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