AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Inflation: The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is nearing a historic low after continued drawdowns, with EIA reporting 365.1 million barrels as of May 22—down more than 50 million since the Iran conflict began—while May CPI hit 4.2%, the highest since April 2023, driven largely by energy costs. Maritime Risk: Iran says it has shut the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes, a move that could roil global oil flows and raise insurance and shipping costs. Trade & Supply Chains: The House passed the DOMINANCE Act to counter China’s rare-earth processing monopoly by building allied extraction and processing capacity. Aviation/Logistics: U.S. inflation and security tensions are colliding with travel and shipping planning as Hormuz uncertainty and higher costs ripple through transport networks. Enforcement & Safety: A U.S. strike in the Gulf of Oman and related maritime security concerns keep spotlighting risks to seafarers and the reliability of shipping routes.
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