AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPolicy & Prices: Trump’s new diesel move would defer federal diesel taxes and temporarily allow “red-dye diesel” for on-road use, a bid to blunt pump pain for truckers and farmers—though the administration’s own fix is widely seen as unlikely to deliver real relief. Middle East Energy Shock: Oil and fuel costs remain tied to Hormuz and broader Middle East risk, with analysts pointing to supply disruptions and refinery conditions as prices stay volatile ahead of the midterms. Local Fuel Watch: GasBuddy reports show spotty but generally lower regional prices in the week ending Sept. 26, including regular gas lows like $3.79 in Darlington County and diesel lows like $6.19 in Meeker County. Nuclear & Power Markets: Constellation and other nuclear-linked stocks jumped on a Google reactor deal for 890 MW, underscoring renewed investor focus on U.S. nuclear buildout. Renewables Deal: Exus Renewables North America bought a 715 MW solar portfolio in Wisconsin and Louisiana, adding projects it will advance toward development. Trade & Energy Economics: The U.S. trade deficit hit a 17-month high, with petroleum imports among the drivers.
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