AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMiddle East Tensions: Iran says it has deployed domestically built Ghadir-class midget submarines in the Strait of Hormuz, a move meant to pressure shipping and complicate U.S. Navy operations. Gas Prices Watch: In West Virginia, E85 and diesel deals are still popping up in pockets—Mineral County’s lowest E85 hit $3.38 (week ending May 2) and Marshall County’s lowest diesel was $5.36—while statewide averages remain elevated as oil-market jitters tied to the Iran conflict keep volatility high. Energy & Utilities: A new regional coalition is forming to hold AEP accountable over repeated rate hikes and profits, with groups across Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, and California pushing for affordable power and less monopoly control. Local Business: Mountain Table is expanding with a mobile food truck, “Wild Vittles,” bringing its farm-to-table model to festivals and events. Science Spotlight: The NSF Green Bank Telescope is getting a critical repainting/maintenance milestone this summer, with West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito calling it a cornerstone for U.S. space science. Health Care Cost Pressure: A new report says West Virginia hospitals charge commercial insurers among the highest rates in the country.
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