AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Energy Security: Strait of Hormuz remains a high-risk bottleneck, with reports of sailors offered up to $25,000 per trip as crude exports push back toward higher levels despite attacks and drone threats. Oil Market & Shipping Costs: Saudi Aramco cut Asia crude prices to a six-year low, but freight spikes are still squeezing Asian refiners—shipping a Gulf cargo to Asia can add about $30/bbl to delivered costs. India–US Trade: India’s finance minister said India-US trade talks have hit a plateau, warning further concessions may be “very, very difficult,” with tariff risk tied to Russian oil. RBI Watch: Markets are pricing a likely RBI rate hike as inflation broadens and growth stays resilient. ASEAN Energy Cooperation: The Philippines is pushing stronger regional energy preparedness at ASEAN energy meetings, citing Hormuz-linked supply and price pressures. Japan Energy Policy: Japan said it has no plans for new oil reserve releases after a G7 coordination deal. Clean Power & Grid Buildout: L&T won transmission orders across Saudi Arabia, UAE and India, while UltraTech commissioned more green capacity in Rajasthan and Karnataka. Renewables Finance: Banks are expanding green lending access for C&I renewable projects, including longer tenors and concessional terms for eligible borrowers. Pacific Climate Push: Pacific leaders and Australia-backed meetings in Fiji set the stage for COP31, with renewed calls for fair climate governance and funding.
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