AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMiddle East Oil Risk: Iran’s IRGC said a “violating” tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz and warned that illegal passage will bring “destruction,” as Seoul also signaled it won’t deploy troops in a way that draws it into the U.S.-Iran war. Fuel Prices at the Pump: Gas prices climbed again, with AAA citing a national regular average of $4.44 a gallon (up from $4.37 Thursday) and local reports showing some Kansas City-area stations above $4, raising fears of $5. Crude and Markets: Oil fell for a third straight session but stayed above $100; Brent and WTI eased as investors looked for alternative routes for Middle East barrels, lifting Asian shares and helping Wall Street rebound. Policy and Power: The EPA’s rollback of power-plant greenhouse gas rules is drawing backlash over public health impacts, while the Senate advanced the MORE American Fuel Act to modernize uranium enrichment licensing. Clean Energy Moves: Oregon’s PacWave South wave-energy test facility opened, and DOE backed a Geothermal Center of Excellence at the National Laboratory of the Rockies. Nuclear Fuel Legislation: Lummis’ MORE American Fuel Act cleared the Senate EPW committee on a bipartisan vote.
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