AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDiesel squeeze: GasBuddy says average gasoline prices fell in parts of Canada, but diesel remains a concern after record highs and warnings that a potential U.S. diesel export ban could tighten Canadian supply. Markets hit by oil: Rising oil prices dragged on U.S. stocks and pushed pressure into bond markets, with Canada’s TSX also down as crude moved higher. Tariffs ripple into industry: Stelco plans to idle part of its Hamilton plant, affecting up to 500 workers, citing U.S. tariffs squeezing demand for cold-rolled and coated steel. Energy policy debate: Alberta and Ontario premiers are set to share the stage in Calgary to talk energy policy, while Enserva’s speaker series frames Canada’s energy future around infrastructure, investment and market access. Canada–EU pivot: The EU floated a possible “associate member” path for Canada, signaling deeper integration efforts as Ottawa looks to reduce reliance on the U.S. Clean power buildout: Canadian Energies says a proposed 10 GW sodium-ion battery manufacturing and storage campus in Chatham-Kent could be a “benchmark for the world,” targeting cold-weather performance and BESS demand.
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