AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoUkraine-Russia Energy Shock: Ukraine struck Russia’s St Petersburg oil terminal ahead of Putin’s SPIEF forum, with reports of drones hitting the port and major fires, adding to wider European energy and security jitters. Oil & Inflation Pressure: Oil prices rose for a third day as US-Iran talks stalled and Gulf hostilities flared, keeping the market focused on Hormuz disruption risk; euro zone inflation also stayed elevated, with energy costs still driving the numbers. EU Policy & Transport Decarbonisation: The European Parliament began work on revising vehicle carbon emission rules, aiming for more flexibility while pushing low-emission fuels and steel credits. UK Household Bills: Ofgem confirmed a 13% jump in the UK energy price cap from July, adding about £221 a year to a typical bill, with Middle East-linked gas volatility still a concern. Grid Resilience in the Baltics: Latvia opened a hybrid solar-plus-battery park in Līvāni, designed to cut import costs and stabilise the grid. Spain State Aid for Fuel Costs: The EU approved €54m of Spanish aid to agricultural firms to offset higher diesel prices tied to the Middle East crisis. Industrial Automation in Spain: Rockwell Automation is partnering with Liquats Vegetals to digitalise plant operations, targeting energy transparency and more consistent production.
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