AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: Iran–Israel tensions are deepening after Iran’s first direct strike on Israel and a new round of US airstrikes, with the Strait of Hormuz again at the center of supply fears—pushing oil higher and rattling markets from copper to equities. Shipping & Diplomacy: India condemned attacks on merchant shipping, summoned the US chargé d’affaires over a tanker strike off Oman that left three Indian crew missing, and urged restraint at the UN Security Council. Energy Security Policy: South Africa is drafting a Strategic Petroleum Stocks policy targeting reserves equal to 60 days of net imports, while Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi plans to propose three energy-security principles at the G7. Grid & Industry Risks: Copper slid as high energy costs weigh on manufacturing; Ukraine also hit Russian military and energy targets, raising infrastructure risk. Regional Power Bets: Central Asia is turning to nuclear as demand and grid reliability pressures mount, while South Asia and the GCC keep pushing resilience through trade, infrastructure, and energy cooperation.
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