AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHormuz and Oil: Brent topped $110 a barrel as attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and threats to Saudi energy sites heightened supply fears. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said mines struck tankers; the US military disputed the claims. Oil shipping costs have surged sevenfold, adding pressure to global prices. Diplomacy: Qatar says US-Iran contacts are continuing, with Pakistan also mediating, but Tehran says talks depend on Washington meeting its demands. Gulf Security: Houthi attacks on Saudi targets have prompted Britain to send Typhoon jets for defensive missions, with Riyadh’s energy infrastructure among the concerns. Regional Energy: Eni has begun bringing Egypt’s Meleiha Phase 2 gas facilities online. Türkiye is also preparing wind and solar tenders expected to attract about $2 billion, as Ankara targets meeting 70% of its energy needs from renewables by 2040.
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