AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMiddle East Oil Shock: Trump escalated threats against Iran and any “lifeline” nations, pushing Brent and WTI to a more-than-three-week high as Strait of Hormuz uncertainty and supply disruptions keep traders on edge. Market Watch: U.S. stocks wobbled as crude surged and bond yields stayed elevated, with investors weighing how higher energy costs could feed through to the economy. Gas Prices at the Pump: Fuel costs stayed uneven by region, with GasBuddy reporting the lowest E15 at $3.49/gal in Miami County (week ending Aug. 15) and diesel lows around $4.99/gal in Meeker County. Energy Policy & Infrastructure: Texas signed a Construction MOU with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to advance the Coastal Texas Project, aiming at storm risk management and ecosystem restoration. Power & Storage: Electric school buses in Oklahoma are being used for bidirectional power transfers to the grid, helping cut costs during peak heat. Corporate Energy Signals: LG Energy is pivoting further toward energy storage batteries for AI-driven data center demand, while Walmart’s results flagged fuel-price headwinds and slower sales tied to Medicare drug negotiations.
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