AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: US forces hit Iran for a ninth straight day, with fears rising over Strait of Hormuz shipping after Iran said two oil tankers were “exploded” and immobilised—pushing oil risk premiums and threatening consumer inflation. Local Supply Chain Impact: Egypt’s “Garbage City” recyclers in Cairo’s Manshiyet Nasser are seeing factories call for plastic as war-linked logistics disrupt raw-material flows, turning a supply squeeze into new demand. Consumer Pressure in Jordan: ESCWA estimates Jordan’s extra fiscal burden from the US-Iran war at 0.691% of GDP, with measures like flour/wheat price support and capped electricity costs aimed at protecting household purchasing power. Retail Operations Cost Leak: A YRC audit says warehouse racking design can wipe out 20–40% of storage capacity, raising costs for retailers—an issue that matters more when supply chains are already under stress. Trade & Goods Flow: Turkey’s food exporters report Iraq as the top importer in H1 2026, buying $701.95m in grains, pulses, oilseeds and related products. Aviation Connectivity: South African Airways and Turkish Airlines activate a codeshare deal to boost routes via Johannesburg and Istanbul.
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