AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOil Shock: Brent crude climbed to a six-month high of $117.64 a barrel as tanker attacks and fears of renewed U.S.-Iran fighting threatened Strait of Hormuz supplies. The national average for gasoline reached $4.22. U.S. oil and gas investments held by President Trump reportedly rose 43% during the war, prompting Democrats to raise conflict-of-interest concerns. Power Demand: AI data centers are driving up electricity use and could leave households paying for new grid infrastructure, even far from the facilities. Grid Resilience: Western Kentucky University won $2 million in federal-backed funding for a microgrid combining solar, batteries and backup generators. Meanwhile, more U.S. solar projects are pairing generation with battery storage, a shift that can help supply power when sunlight fades. Nuclear: Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Michigan’s Palisades plant is on track to restart by year’s end, adding capacity as electricity demand grows.
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