AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCoal & Power Investment: West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey and other state leaders praised President Trump’s plan to funnel about $700 million into coal-fired power, using the Defense Production Act to support upgrades at existing plants and fund new construction; roughly $425 million is slated for 13 coal plants across multiple states, including West Virginia, though specific WV sites weren’t named. Energy Costs & Supply Watch: Separate coverage flags how Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions are keeping fuel markets volatile, with analysts warning prices could rise if shipping flows don’t stabilize. Local Fuel Prices (GasBuddy): In the week ending May 30, GasBuddy reported some of the lowest spots for drivers—e.g., regular gas $3.98 in Mineral County, midgrade $3.97 in Berkeley County, and diesel $5.19 in Morgan County—with many counties showing only one or two stations reporting certain fuel types. Community & Heritage: The New River Gorge Historical Society is set to host a Miners’ Vacation-inspired fish fry and history program on June 13 in Hinton to preserve regional coalfield heritage. Business/Jobs Snapshot: A national roundup says U.S. employers issued fewer mass layoff notices in May while hiring stayed solid, with unemployment holding at 4.3%.
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