AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFuel Policy & Vehicles: Malaysia expanded its BUDI MADANI Diesel support, adding 100 litres/month for nearly 200,000 pick-up and jeep owners, lifting quotas to 300 litres to reflect higher rural and business use. Biofuels & Consumer Backlash: India hit its 20% ethanol blending target early, but a survey says 53% of petrol owners view the E20 rollout as ineffective or disastrous, with many reporting lower mileage and more wear. Public Transport Tech: Japan plans Level 4 driverless bus trials from FY2027 with remote monitoring and passenger-assistance automation. Infrastructure & Investment: Qatar resumed all maritime navigation after a week-long suspension, while Aqaba Transport reported a 43.6% jump in passenger numbers to 911,000 in H1. Roads & Disruption: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa Metro station is undergoing expansion, with a nearby access road closed until end-2026. Safety & Operations: Mumbai stayed on red alert as monsoon flooding disrupted rail and roads, and a KwaZulu-Natal head-on crash killed six. Logistics & Trade: Bangladesh approved Starlink to export unfiltered internet bandwidth via IPLC links, aiming to turn the country into a regional connectivity hub.
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