AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRed Sea Energy Shock: Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis seized Perim Island and the port of Mokha, tightening control near Bab el-Mandeb and raising the odds of fresh shipping disruption just as Saudi Arabia shuts down key export routes. Saudi Export Risk: Saudi Arabia confirmed it temporarily halted its East-West crude pipeline after multiple attacks in Riyadh and Madinah; it said injuries were reported and teams are assessing safety, while Saudi officials blamed drones launched from Iraq. Hormuz Pressure, Prices Up: With Hormuz already largely disrupted, the Red Sea escalation adds to supply fears, pushing Brent back above $100 and keeping global oil volatility high; U.S. diesel hit record levels near $6 a gallon. Humanitarian Fallout: In Gaza, hospitals are rationing electricity because siege restrictions block engine oil and spare parts for generators, with MSF warning of deliberate attrition. Regional Diplomacy: Gulf states are weighing talks with Iran on Strait of Hormuz management, while South Korea and Iran discussed Hormuz in a phone call. Industry Moves: Samsung E&A won a major EPC contract for SABIC Agri-Nutrients’ Saudi fertilizer complex, using natural gas feedstock for ammonia and urea.
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