AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Policy & Fuel Markets: PM Modi said India dodged the West Asia energy shock through diplomacy and policy, while state OMCs still posted heavy losses—ICICI Securities estimates ₹18.9/litre on diesel and ₹6/litre on petrol in Apr–Jun as pump prices lagged global moves. E20 Ethanol Debate: Former EIL chief Vartika Shukla says E20 rollout followed “rigorous” vehicle testing; ex-IOCL chairman B Ashok calls mileage/engine fears “misconceptions,” as the government also pushed back on viral claims. Cross-Border Supply Risk: Bhutan declined India’s E20 offer, citing hygroscopic ethanol and ageing underground storage tanks that could raise contamination risk. Aviation Fuel Policy: India’s ₹10,000-crore ATF price stabilisation fund reportedly drew zero airline sign-ups after jet fuel prices eased. Ad/Marcom Regulation: Nepal approved a National Advertising Policy-2026 to cover social, influencer and AI-generated ads, with penalties for misleading claims. Digital Advertising Oversight (US): The FTC proposed guidance on AI accuracy and ideological manipulation, with comments due by July 31.
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