AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Security/Energy: U.S. Central Command says it struck three Iranian crude oil tankers Saturday after Iran’s IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy ships near the Strait of Hormuz, permanently disabling two vessels (Downy near Kharg Island and Stark 1 near Jask) and destroying a third (Kylo/Noxen) in the Gulf of Oman; CENTCOM warned the IRGC that future attacks on U.S. ships will bring “even higher economic cost.” Regulatory Watch (Autonomous Vehicles): NHTSA opened a safety audit of Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi hours after Austin launch, questioning how Tesla self-certified a vehicle designed without steering wheel, brake pedals, or traditional mirrors under federal safety rules. Fuel Prices (Diesel): GasBuddy reported multiple county lows for diesel in the week ending Aug. 29, including Isabella ($5.27), Harmon ($5.29), and Karnes ($5.19), underscoring how Middle East tensions and supply disruptions keep pressure on trucking costs. Logistics/Industry: Greenheck plans to buy and retrofit Macy’s large Owasso, Okla., distribution site for a $300M manufacturing expansion expected to add 700+ jobs. Safety/Enforcement: New York State Police arrested a Pennsylvania man accused of transporting horses through NY to Canada for slaughter and human consumption. Cyber/Privacy: Trezor says a ShipMonk breach exposed another 67,000 U.S. customers’ data, adding to a prior disclosure.
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