AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Shockwaves: Iran-US talks hit another impasse as ships and Gulf infrastructure stay in the firing line, with fresh reports of a vessel seized near the UAE and another cargo ship attacked near Oman—keeping energy markets on edge and raising fears of a wider return to open conflict. US-Iran Nuclear Standoff: Iran says the US blockade and sanctions must end before talks on enriched uranium, while Washington and Israel press for uranium removal first—leaving negotiations stuck and the ceasefire shaky. Oil Supply Pressure: India’s crude stocks reportedly fell 15% since late February as imports drop, while refinery attacks tied to the Iran and Ukraine wars have knocked out nearly 9% of global refining capacity, prolonging fuel tightness. Gulf Economic Ripples: Saudi inflation stayed relatively stable in April, but Kuwait banks are tightening personal loan rules—linking limits to end-of-service benefits and raising salary thresholds. Kuwait Business & Courts: KIPCO posted KD 3.5m net profit for Q1 2026; Kuwait’s court struck down a 7-day salary deduction penalty over alleged meter-data misuse. Energy Projects: Jordan’s Risha gas output jumped from 7.5m to 80m cubic metres as expansion work accelerates.
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