AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFuel Prices: South Africa’s Central Energy Fund projects October petrol and diesel increases that could set new records, with 95 unleaded rising to about R29.17–R30.04 a litre and diesel to roughly R30.96–R31.84, driven by Brent near $106–$107 and the Slate Levy. EV Costs: UK EV owners face higher charging costs from Thursday, but home charging is still expected to rise only marginally versus much steeper petrol/diesel jumps after the latest energy price cap changes. Policy Shift (US): The Trump administration finalized weaker US fuel-economy rules, cutting the 2031 target to 34.9 mpg from the Biden-era 50.4 mpg, a move critics say could mean higher long-run pollution and pump costs. Grid & Bills (UK): Labour leader Andy Burnham says he’ll create a publicly owned “Great British Grid” to bring down energy costs and speed grid connections. Renewables Target (EU): Spain, Portugal and Luxembourg urged the EU to set a clearer 2040 renewable target and consider windfall-profit measures as energy prices stay under pressure. Energy Infrastructure (Canada): Canada’s push to double electricity supply and electrify more of the economy is projected to add up to $3T by 2050 and create 1.6M jobs. Regional Energy Deals: UAE and Sri Lanka discussed the Trincomalee energy hub plan, including tank farm refurbishment, bunkering, a possible refinery and a pipeline concept.
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