AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Markets: Brent crude settled at $117.64 a barrel on Friday, up 2.4% that day and nearly 14% in October, as tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and fears of wider conflict raised supply concerns. Iran’s claims that four tankers hit mines remain unverified. Regional Supply Risks: Saudi air defenses intercepted drones over the oil-rich Eastern Region and the south. The Houthis also claimed attacks on Saudi energy sites, adding to concerns over regional oil infrastructure and export routes. Yemen’s Transport and Livelihoods: Fighting resumed on several fronts south of Taiz, while Aden airport restarted flights after missile strikes. The escalation is disrupting access and aid routes as displacement in Yemen exceeds 280,000.
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