AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS-Russia Sanctions Shock: The US House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, opening the door to up to 100% tariffs on the biggest buyers of Russian crude and gas—India and China are in the crosshairs—prompting India’s MEA to warn it could hit bilateral ties and global energy markets. US-China LNG Reset: Reuters reports Washington and Beijing are discussing tariff relief for US LNG ahead of Xi’s visit, as both sides weigh broader energy and agriculture trade steps. G7 Strategic Reserves: France’s Macron plans a G7 meeting to coordinate possible strategic oil reserve releases amid Iran-war fuel risks. Red Sea Pressure on Supply: India condemned Houthi attacks tied to Red Sea disruption and warned they threaten navigation through Bab el-Mandeb. Oil Price Backdrop: Markets stayed jittery as crude hovered near $100 and yields topped 5%, while Saudi-linked moves and China’s pressure on Iran to rein in Houthis helped ease some supply fears. India Energy Diplomacy: India reiterated energy sourcing is guided by national interest and diversification for its 1.4bn people. BOJ Tightening: Japan’s central bank raised rates to a 31-year high, with higher oil-import costs adding to inflation risk.
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