AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Inflation & Energy Pass-Through: US annual inflation jumped to 4.2% in May, the highest in three years, with energy costs driving the rise as the Iran conflict keeps oil and fuel prices volatile. Iran-US MoU Talks: Iran’s foreign ministry says the US-Iran memorandum of understanding is “almost finalized” but not signed, with Tehran warning US claims about timing/location are speculative. Hormuz Fuel Flow: Gulf refined-fuel exports are rebounding as more tankers slip through the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply pressure for diesel, gasoline and naphtha—though not back to pre-war levels. Retail Fuel Controls (India): India restricted bulk diesel purchases from retail pumps (200 litres per customer) and capped diesel sales, aiming to stop diversion and shortages for everyday consumers. Retail Fuel Controls (Middle East-linked): Saudi lifted a five-year ban on Lebanese imports, a sign of improving Gulf-Lebanon trade ties after years of sanctions and political friction. Healthcare Consumer Impact (UAE): SEHA’s Madinat Zayed Hospital used advanced endoscopy to remove a long-buried feeding tube in a high-risk patient, avoiding major surgery. Tech for Consumers (KSA/UAE): Garmin expanded its ECG App to Saudi Arabia and the UAE for compatible smartwatches. Competition & Consumer Markets (OTS): Turkic states’ competition forum began in Shusha, focusing on regional cooperation to strengthen fair market practices.
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