AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOil Security: Brent crude touched $110 a barrel as attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz intensified supply fears. Trump’s 60-day waiver on Russia-related sanctions and tariffs gives India temporary relief, but leaves uncertainty over Russian crude purchases. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due in India, including a visit to the Jamnagar refinery, with energy cooperation on the agenda. Solar Supply Chains: China has proposed export controls on 12 solar-manufacturing technologies, including some used for advanced cells and wafers, raising concerns for countries seeking to build domestic industries. India’s Ethanol Shift: A new tender seeks about 11 billion litres for petrol blending but excludes sugar-based ethanol and cuts the maize incentive, redirecting feedstock as India protects sugar supplies. Australian Gas: A bill would tie LNG export licences to domestic supply, with a 20% obligation and a target of meeting 110% of forecast local demand.
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