AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoIEA Warning: The IEA says global oil buffers are shrinking fast, with April stocks down another 117 million barrels and supply losses from the Gulf already topping 1 billion barrels—raising the odds of more price spikes. Hormuz Reality Check: With tanker traffic still restricted, the IEA projects 2026 supply running about 1.78 million barrels a day short of demand, and the EIA expects most pre-conflict patterns to take until late 2026 or early 2027 to return. Market Mood: Oil prices slipped after a three-day run as traders weighed a fragile ceasefire and Trump–Xi summit risk, but benchmarks stayed near/above $100. Shipping Watch: A Chinese supertanker carrying about 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude was spotted attempting to pass the Strait of Hormuz—only the third known Chinese VLCC transit since the war began. Energy Ripple Effects: In India, fuel-cost pressure is showing up in inflation headlines (Cebu hit 12.9% in April), while Air India plans to suspend several international flights for three months from June due to higher jet fuel costs. Policy Moves: China-backed ISO standards for natural gas aim to tighten efficiency and safety benchmarks, while India’s royalty cuts are expected to boost upstream economics.
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