AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMiddle East Shipping Shock: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia and threatened to close the Bab el-Mandeb gateway, a move that could further choke Red Sea trade and energy flows. Gulf Tensions, More Risk for Carriers: Iran again targeted U.S. bases in Jordan and Kuwait as Washington reinforced forces; U.S. strikes continued and Strait of Hormuz traffic reportedly slowed to near standstill, with tankers and fuel ships hit and crews avoiding the waterway. Energy Prices Hit Drivers: U.S. gasoline snapped back to about $4 a gallon nationally as Brent topped $90, lifting diesel costs that ripple through trucking and freight. Logistics Workarounds Under Pressure: Chevron is in preliminary talks to revive a long-dormant Iraq-to-Syria pipeline to bypass Hormuz volatility, while U.S. officials say they’re facilitating the energy corridor discussions. Defense Shipping & Procurement: Hanwha Philly Shipyard was selected to build next-generation Missile Range Instrumentation Vessels for the Golden Dome missile defense effort. Mail Delivery: Sen. Amy Klobuchar urged USPS to drop its RTO plan, warning it would slow mail by cutting end-of-day collection.
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