AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Oil Shock: Saudi Arabia’s crude output plunged to its lowest since 1990 as Houthi attacks and the Iran war squeeze export routes, pushing Brent above $107 and sending U.S. diesel to record highs. Venezuela Power Strain: AFP reports residents in Tachira say electricity is being diverted to keep Caracas running, reigniting debate over who bears blackout burdens. U.S.-Iran War Spillover: Analysts and industry voices warn the U.S.-Iran standoff could mean higher prices for longer, with oil markets bracing for prolonged disruption. Venezuela Oil Deal Politics: New reporting highlights how U.S. policy and wartime decisions are tied to energy market moves, while Venezuela’s oil reopening remains a flashpoint for investors and critics. Mexico Grid Crime: Mexican authorities busted a clandestine crypto operation in Puebla using stolen electricity from a federal hydroelectric complex. BRICS Energy & Trade: The New Delhi Declaration calls for maximum restraint in West Asia, rejects unilateral sanctions and tariffs, and backs smoother trade and energy flows—while BRICS leaders push Global South representation. CARICOM-Japan: CARICOM and Japan reaffirm cooperation, including renewable energy and energy management systems powering the CARICOM Secretariat.
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