AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHormuz Flow Update: The IRGC Navy says transit through the Strait of Hormuz has jumped to 33 ships in 24 hours, with Iran hinting traffic is nearing “nearly normal” levels after earlier restrictions. Maritime Diversion: Saudi Arabia is also pushing fresh Red Sea cargo routes to cut exposure to Hormuz-linked disruptions. India Fuel Shock: India’s refined fuel demand growth forecast for 2026 has been cut by nearly 40% as higher petrol-diesel prices and PM Modi’s fuel-saving push weigh on travel and transport. Supply Assurance: BPCL says there’s no petrol-diesel shortage, blaming volatility on crude, shipping, insurance and a weaker rupee. Heat-Relief on the Move: Railways in India are deploying platform misting systems, while Lucknow is adding cooling showers and water points at major intersections. Aviation Training: Fiji launched a Pacific Centre for Aviation Studies to build a regional training hub. Security Flashpoints: A suicide bombing near a railway track in Pakistan’s Quetta killed at least 23. Drug Intercepts: Nigeria’s NDLEA arrested a Chinese woman at Lagos airport over a 31kg synthetic cannabis haul and seized large Tapentadol shipments.
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