AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-Russia Energy Sanctions: The US Senate passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, giving Trump power to impose up to 100% tariffs on the world’s top Russian oil and gas buyers, including India and China—a move that could quickly feed into fuel costs and inflation across Asia. West Asia Energy Risk: Iran says it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the US “corrects” its behaviour, demanding compensation, sanctions relief and an end to the naval blockade—keeping shipping and crude markets jumpy. China Inflation Watch: China’s factory-gate inflation cooled to 3.5% in July and consumer inflation slowed to 0.5%, with easing energy prices helping tame costs. Saudi Energy Security: A fire at an Aramco facility in Jazan was extinguished with no injuries, amid reports of regional targeting. India Energy Diversification: India is exploring Russian gas options as part of broader supply-route diversification during Hormuz-linked disruptions. India Mobility Tech: India aims to see electric air taxis fly by 2028, with testing ramping up next year. ASEAN Unity on Energy Security: ASEAN’s 59th anniversary spotlighted the need for internal unity as West Asia conflict raises energy and trade disruption risks.
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