AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Tensions: A meeting between Iran and Persian Gulf states on shipping rules was postponed after fresh attacks around the region’s key oil routes, while Saudi Arabia kept a major east-west pipeline shut following drone damage—raising fresh supply worries. Shipping & Security: Oman said one Indian crew member was still missing after an attack on the Panama-flagged tanker El Gaia off Oman, as search-and-rescue continued. Oil & Prices: Crude hovered near $110 as Middle East risks kept markets jumpy, with knock-on effects felt in fuel costs and trade. LNG Shock: Bloomberg reports developing Asian buyers have spent about $7.4bn on spot LNG since the war began, more than double 2025 contract costs, pushing countries to rethink LNG’s role. BRICS Diplomacy: At the New Delhi summit, BRICS adopted a declaration calling for “maximum restraint” in the Middle East, linking security to trade and energy while backing local-currency settlement and opposing forced displacement. Regional Politics: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed met Jordan’s King Abdullah to review ties and regional issues, including the Middle East crisis. Qatar Spotlight: Visit Qatar will showcase its tourism push at ATM 2026, while Qatar Foundation’s AI assistant BOTaina won five Gold awards at the MENA Stevie Awards.
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