AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoU.S. Gas Prices: AAA says the national average for regular gasoline jumped back to $4.003 a gallon Monday, the first time above $4 since mid-June, as renewed U.S.-Iran attacks pushed crude higher; diesel also climbed to about $5.11 nationally. Regional Pump Watch: GasBuddy reported Minnesota up 11.1 cents to $3.87 and Montana up 20.8 cents to $4.13, with Montana’s range widening from $3.75 to $5.99. Oil Market Pressure: Brent rose to around $90.95 and WTI to about $84.04 as Strait of Hormuz shipping risk stayed elevated, with traders also watching a possible 10-day ceasefire proposal and fresh threats to Saudi exports. Energy Policy Fight: Michigan AG Dana Nessel joined a coalition challenging DoD’s freeze on land-based wind project reviews, arguing it unlawfully stalls development. Clean Energy Deals: Despite backlash against data centers, cleantech listings and acquisitions surged in H1, with investment boosted by nuclear and geothermal funding. Battery Supply Chain: First Phosphate is set to pitch an LFP battery supply strategy centered on high-purity igneous phosphate from Québec.
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