AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGulf Supply: Hurricane Isaias shut in about 1.28 million barrels a day of Gulf oil production — nearly 63% of the region’s output — as operators evacuated offshore platforms. The storm’s eastward path may spare major refining hubs, but power outages or refinery damage could push fuel prices higher. Oil Market: Brent settled Thursday at $104.28 a barrel, up 4%, and U.S. crude reached $91.49 amid the Iran conflict. Prices eased after President Trump said the U.S. would not strike Iran before the midterms, but supply disruptions keep the market volatile. Grid Pressure: AI data-center demand is adding to strain on U.S. power systems. The EIA forecasts wholesale electricity prices in PJM, the nation’s largest market, will rise 41% this year, though weather is also a major factor.
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