AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDiesel Export Fight: Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette warned that a Trump-backed U.S. diesel export ban would send a “terrible investment signal,” as diesel prices stay near record highs and Treasury/DOE weigh whether a full or partial ban could actually work. Market Pulse: Oil slipped on rising Gulf supplies and Iran-talk hopes, but Treasury yields jumped as crude pushed back above $100, lifting mortgage and borrowing costs. IEA Pressure: Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. may leave the IEA unless it reforms its climate focus. Local Energy Costs: Michigan reported a 56.6% year-over-year gas price jump, while construction groups warned soaring diesel is squeezing jobsites. Data Center Backlash: Rural Americans increasingly oppose data centers, with concerns about higher home energy costs and quality of life. Policy/Permitting: Arizona lawmakers demanded transparency over potential data-center proposals on federal lands. Agriculture Relief: Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued a diesel emergency order letting farmers use dyed off-road fuel on highways during harvest.
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