AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Prices Watch: GasBuddy reports West Virginia midgrade averaging $4.81/gal (up week over week), with Boone County’s low at $4.54 and Hampshire’s low at $4.79; premium averages $5.25 statewide, while Hancock County’s low hits $5.15. Diesel Costs: Diesel averages $6.44 statewide; Mason County’s low is $6.56, and Grant County’s low is $6.29. Water Affordability Crisis: Food & Water Watch says household drinking water bills rose 62% from 2015-2025, faster than inflation and income, with West Virginia among states where water costs climbed about twice as fast as household incomes. Nuclear Policy: West Virginia opted out of the federal Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses push over spent-fuel concerns, but officials say nuclear opportunities still matter. Roads & Construction: WVDOT delayed Corridor H’s Parsons-to-Davis Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement until November, starting a Nov. 5 comment period. Health Coverage: Highmark Health Options West Virginia is rolling out Fortuna to help Medicaid members navigate upcoming eligibility changes starting Jan. 1, 2027. Workforce & Training: Clay County High School’s new ProStart team heads to Morgantown for a culinary boot camp tied to the 2027 Hospitality Cup at The Greenbrier.
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