AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS–Iran Energy Shock: Oil steadied after Brent slid to about $104, easing bond pressure and lifting US stocks, but analysts warn the Middle East conflict keeps supply-route risk elevated and diesel/jet fuel remain costly. South Asia Gas Strain: Bangladesh and Pakistan are feeling the pinch as LNG shortages and intermittent gas supply trigger blackouts, factory shutdowns, and fuel-subsidy friction. UN Sanctions Gridlock: Russia and China veto a US-backed UN Security Council move to extend Iran sanctions monitoring, while Pakistan abstains, leaving the panel without a mandate. US Tariff Threat on Russian Energy: India says it will take “all necessary measures” to protect energy security after a US House bill opens the door to up to 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian oil and gas; China rejects “long-arm jurisdiction.” China–ASEAN Trade Push: China’s China-ASEAN Expo opens in Guangxi, spotlighting CAFTA 3.0 and new business ties. Renewables & Grid Build: China-backed waste-to-energy expands in Indonesia (Bogor), while nuclear power advances in Hainan with a Hualong One unit going commercial.
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