AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade Friction: Turkish truck drivers say stricter Schengen checks are triggering entry denials, disrupting road freight and hitting EU-linked exports (about half of Türkiye’s exports go to EU markets, with 42% moved by road). Energy Supply: Tajikistan received its first Iranian crude and petroleum shipments after agreeing to import up to 2.55m tonnes annually, including diesel, gasoline and aviation fuel, with plans for rail “green corridor” transit. Food Costs & Retail Impact: Qatar’s customs clarified higher tariffs for uncut chicken and peak-season vegetables (tomatoes, eggplants, zucchini), while listing exemptions for chilled chicken and many agricultural imports from GCC and other countries. Innovation in Consumer Proteins: Saudi Arabia’s Tanmiah opened an in-house innovation center to speed R&D for halal, sustainable protein products and tailor solutions for hotels, restaurants and cafés. Marketing Spend Pressure: Saudi digital ads are set to reach $4.68B in 2026, but “creative fatigue” is driving up customer acquisition costs, especially after Saudi National Day. Geopolitics & Fuel Risk: Iran-US tensions and talk of wider escalation keep oil markets jumpy, with analysts warning headlines can quickly feed into consumer fuel prices.
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