AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: Iran-linked attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure and shipping risks are keeping oil prices elevated and raising fears of another inflation push. Kuwait Supply Strain: Kuwait says Iran hit power and desalination plants for a fourth straight day, threatening a system that provides about 90% of drinking water. Hormuz Disruption: Strait of Hormuz incidents include tanker strikes and near-standstill traffic, adding pressure to regional logistics and consumer costs. Iraq Food & Jobs Push: PepsiCo signed agreements with Iraqi partners BSDC and GICO to expand local manufacturing, modernize farming, and support exports. Egypt Export Focus: Egypt’s Export Development Fund consulted export councils on boosting building-materials, refractory and metallurgy competitiveness for wider market access. Retail/Consumer Markets: Turkey remains the world’s priciest iPhone market, with iPhone 17 Pro retail estimated at $2,592, driven by taxes and lira depreciation. Travel Retail Leadership: Suntory Global Spirits appointed Vanessa Widmann to lead travel retail for the Middle East & Africa from 1 Sep 2026.
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