AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGulf Shipping Costs: Iran’s proposed Hormuz levy of about $1 per barrel would add roughly 1.2% to cargo value, but the bigger consumer hit comes via higher, less predictable freight and fuel costs. Kuwait Disruption: Kuwait Airways rescheduled most flights after Iranian missile/drone attacks temporarily shut Kuwait International Airport; Kuwait’s power and desalination plant fire prompted grid-stability steps and calls to cut peak electricity use. Egypt Plastic Supply Shift: Cairo’s “Garbage City” recyclers are seeing factories call them directly as Strait of Hormuz disruptions tighten plastic feedstock, turning informal recycling into a supply lifeline. Consumer Pressure from Oil: Oil jumped on US-Iran escalation, feeding fears of renewed inflation and higher transport costs; in India, petrol/diesel held steady in major cities for now, but the risk remains. Iraq Connectivity Boost: Iraq granted Starlink a satellite internet licence, aiming to expand access for consumers and businesses in remote areas. Retail & Beauty Demand: Egypt’s cosmetics market topped $900m in 2025, with L’Oréal Egypt exporting 85% of output across MENA. Food & Jobs Spillover: Dubai’s expat job market is tightening as the Iran-linked downturn hits tourism, aviation, hospitality, retail and catering.
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