AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Disruption: Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plunged again as US-Iran clashes flare, with AIS-tracked transits grinding to a near-standstill and only a handful of vessels crossing daily—raising fresh pressure on energy and LNG flows. Energy Corridor Risk: India is weighing whether to resume Iranian crude purchases if the US extends a sanctions waiver, but refiners are cautious amid uncertainty over the waiver’s duration and prior stockpiling before the chokepoint reopened. Hydrogen Push in Rail: India’s transport agenda gets a boost as Nitin Gadkari says hydrogen trials are underway on 10 routes, and a hydrogen train is set to be flagged off from Jind on July 17. Uranium Deal for Nuclear Growth: Australia and India finalized arrangements to enable Australian uranium exports for peaceful nuclear energy, supporting India’s push toward 100 GW nuclear capacity. Rail Demand in Japan: West Japan railways are expanding paid reserved seating, with Kintetsu’s “Suwarail” seeing occupancy above 90% as commuters pay for guaranteed seats. EV Charging Momentum (India): Uttar Pradesh says its EV share is at 18% and targets 25–30% in two years, citing a surge in approved subsidies and fast-growing charging infrastructure. Climate & Transport Resilience: Extreme weather across China—floods, tornadoes and earthquakes—has killed at least 50, disrupting roads and forcing large-scale evacuations.
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