AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIraq Oil Under Pressure: Iraq is cutting crude prices by up to $33/bbl for May shipments to keep exports moving as the Strait of Hormuz stays risky and traffic remains thin—shifting risk to buyers via contracts that remove force majeure. New Iraqi Government: Parliament has given confidence to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, approving his programme and 14 ministers, with key portfolios still being negotiated. IMF Talks: Iraq has reportedly approached the IMF for financial assistance tied to the Iran-war fallout, with discussions ongoing on size and loan structure. Regional Security Spillover: A drone believed linked to the Iran–US–Israel conflict was found in Dhi Qar, while reports also point to covert regional military activity inside Iraq. Energy Diversification: UAE is fast-tracking a Fujairah bypass pipeline to double export capacity by 2027—another sign the region is scrambling to reduce Hormuz dependence.
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