AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy & Shipping: Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are back up to about 65–70% of pre-war levels, with weekly crude averages around 11.2 million barrels/day as a “shuttle fleet” and Saudi exports help offset earlier disruptions. Consumer Cost Pressure: Iran war-linked energy volatility is still feeding into household bills and retail prices, with Spain moving to cap gas price hikes at 15% and extend fuel discounts to cushion consumers. Retail & Beauty: M&S is partnering with Sephora for shop-in-shop beauty counters in up to 100 UK stores from spring 2027, plus online availability via M&S.com. Local Market Moves (Bahrain): Almoayyed Contracting Group and Daikin opened a Daikin Experience Center in Bahrain to boost access to HVAC solutions and after-sales support. Tech Training (Egypt): Oppo Egypt, ITIDA and Nile University completed a third phase of its tech talent programme focused on customer service and after-sales operations. Crypto/Consumer Finance Angle: Pepeto’s presale reportedly topped $11.122m, while XRP price chatter continues to draw retail attention.
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