AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBlack Sea Shipping Disruption: Turkey has temporarily restricted some commercial vessel traffic into the Black Sea, delaying permits for ships heading to Russia’s Novorossiysk (and possibly Ukraine), raising new friction for oil and grain flows. Energy & Costs Watch: US fuel prices stayed volatile in the week ending Aug. 1, with Georgia averages rising week-on-week (diesel about $5.23/gal; regular about $3.85/gal), while individual counties saw sharp local lows. Georgia’s Food Exports: Ukraine’s fresh and chilled beef exports surged in H1 2026, with Georgia taking a notable share of the fresh-meat market. Aquaculture Trade Shift: Russia reportedly bought record volumes of farmed trout from Georgia in June, after earlier restrictions hit Armenian trout supplies. Local Business Support: Georgia College & State University secured $710,000 in federal funding to launch the Bobcat Business Incubator for rural startup growth. Politics & Rights: Commentary and reporting highlight pressure on Georgia’s libertarian opposition, including the case of Zurab Japaridze and broader concerns about tightening political space.
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