AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Markets: U.S. natural gas futures slid about 3.5% as demand forecasts softened ahead of contract expiration, with October gas down to $3.180 per mmBtu. Gas Prices at the Pump: AAA says the national regular average rose nearly 5 cents to $4.48, while West Virginia spot checks show E85 and diesel deals in multiple counties (including E85 as low as $3.59 in Berkeley County and diesel lows around $5.75–$5.99 in several areas). Health & Safety in Coal: Black lung advocates warn protections are still delayed after MSHA indefinitely delayed enforcement of a rule meant to cut silica dust exposure for miners. Policy & Permitting: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito says a bipartisan permitting reform deal is stalled but could still move next week. Healthcare Construction: WVU Medicine’s new Golisano Children’s pediatric outpatient center is advancing, with about 40 exam rooms and a planned opening in early 2027. Local Economy & Industry: West Virginia’s water and sewer investment gaps in the southern coalfields are highlighted as life expectancy lags and federal support expires.
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