AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMiddle East Energy & Shipping: Ukraine’s Zelensky warned Russia at the UN that failure to agree a truce on energy attacks will make the coming winter “painful” for Moscow, as Black Sea shipping and energy infrastructure talks stay urgent. Oil Market Volatility: Oil bounced above $100 amid shifting Iran-related expectations, while Wall Street slid on rising Treasury yields and stronger US data—keeping pressure on global energy-linked costs. US–China Summit Watch: Xi Jinping heads to Washington for talks with Trump on tariffs, Taiwan and AI, with trade truce timelines and tech controls in focus. India Energy & Trade: India cut import duties on crude and refined edible oils (sunflower, soybean, palm), aiming to soften landed costs ahead of festive demand. Finance for Energy Transition: SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said India’s growth financing can’t rely on banks alone and needs a stronger mix of markets and long-duration capital for energy transition and infrastructure. Gas & LNG Deals (APAC): Vietnam’s PV GAS and Japan’s ENEOS Xplora/JVPC are expanding cooperation across gas and LNG value chains, including potential LNG supply via PV GAS networks. EV Charging & Policy (Thailand/China): Thailand pushed its “3030” plan to reach 30% zero-emission vehicle output by 2030, while China’s auto forums stressed integrated “multi-energy charging” systems and vehicle-to-grid readiness. Saudi Diversification: Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 progress showed non-oil cushioning as oil activity contracted sharply in Q2 2026.
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