AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz stays blocked unless the U.S. meets its conditions, rejecting Trump’s “total control” claim as talks remain deadlocked and shipping disruptions keep pressure on oil and LNG flows. Oil Market Watch: Major forecasters cut 2026 demand growth forecasts tied to the Iran war, while supply worries linger; crude prices swing as U.S. inventories surprise to the upside. Gas Prices at Record Seasonal High: AAA says Americans are paying record seasonal averages for this late in the year—about $4/gal for gasoline and $5.40/gal for diesel—amid low inventories and ongoing geopolitical supply risk. U.S. Climate Science Under Siege: A benchmark Arctic research report chapter on global warming was removed, with critics saying the administration is trying to “bury the science.” Rural Power & Wildfire Risk: USDA awarded a $570,625 grant to West Bio-Hat Creek Bioenergy in Burney, backing bioenergy generation that also targets hazardous forest fuels. Policy & Consumer Pressure: July CPI cooled to 3.4% year over year, but food costs stay elevated, keeping household energy affordability in focus.
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