AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMaritime Flashpoint: Iran’s IRGC says it destroyed a U.S. Saildrone Explorer near the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran’s earlier capture of a U.S. underwater drone—raising fears of wider disruption as Brent jumped above $107. U.S.-Iran Oil Risk: Trump floated the idea the U.S. could “stay in Iran” and take oil, while also claiming gasoline prices would fall sharply once the conflict ends. Diesel Pressure: Trump told Zelensky to stop striking Russian diesel infrastructure, blaming Ukraine for shortages as U.S. diesel prices reportedly hit record levels. Fuel Prices at the Pump: GasBuddy data for the week ending Sept. 5 showed premium lows like $4.19 in Autauga County and $4.36 in Lincoln County, while diesel lows ranged from about $4.99 in some counties to higher readings near $5.69 in New York’s Allegany County. Policy Watch: Congress faces a tight timeline to extend federal highway funding, with the BUILD America 250 Act still awaiting action.
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