AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: The U.S. says it could keep a naval blockade of Iran “indefinitely,” keeping crude supply worries alive even as demand forecasts soften; oil edged up with Brent around $87 and WTI near $81. Fuel Prices at the Pump: GasBuddy’s weekly snapshots show pockets of relief but still tight conditions—regular lows like $3.69 in Gordon County and $3.72 in Nassau County, while diesel lows cluster around the mid-$4s to $5s. Policy Priority: VP JD Vance framed the Iran fight around one goal: keeping oil and gas cheap for Americans, alongside preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon. Chokepoint Risk: A report says Iran has “de facto control” over Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, pushing Gulf states to consider alternative export routes, including a proposed refinery/export hub outside Hormuz. Nuclear Tech Supply Chain: Doosan Enerbility won core equipment work for TerraPower’s U.S. SMR, signaling continued U.S. reactor build-out momentum.
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