AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS Sanctions Shock: The US Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, giving President Trump power to impose up to 100% tariffs on imports from countries buying Russian oil and gas—now the House vote is the next hurdle. India Energy Fallout: Analysts say India’s crude flows from Russia are unlikely to change immediately, but costs could rise if discounts shrink and global prices jump; India imported record Russian volumes in July. Trade Diversification Angle: Indian economists argue exporters can pivot to 15 alternative markets worth about $200bn if tariff pressure hits US-bound goods. Logistics Pivot: Russia’s deputy PM floated a direct rail link to the Indian Ocean via Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan to reduce maritime risk around Hormuz and Bosporus. EU Energy Swap: Cyprus says East Mediterranean gas from the Cronos field could reach Europe by March 2028, as Europe seeks supply beyond Russian pipelines. War’s Business Impact: Ukraine’s strikes on Russian infrastructure and retail logistics (including Wildberries-linked warehouses) are adding pressure to Russia’s domestic supply chains while civilians keep paying the price.
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