AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDiesel squeeze for freight and farming: U.S. farmers are bracing for record-high fuel costs as pressure mounts for a temporary diesel export ban, with lawmakers urging action to lower prices that feed directly into trucking, rail, and harvest operations. Fuel price watch: GasBuddy reported a Wheeler County (TX) low midgrade price of $4.09 for the week ending Sept. 12, while other counties saw premium and diesel prices remain volatile. Work-zone enforcement ramps up in NYC: The MTA will begin mailing cash fines starting Sept. 22 for speeding in construction zones on bridges and tunnels, with mobile camera enforcement and escalating penalties. Maritime security and logistics risk: U.S. forces struck a Caribbean “go-fast” vessel tied to drug trafficking, underscoring ongoing threats to shipping lanes. Aviation and connectivity: Flagstaff’s Pulliam Airport is seeking to add nonstop service to Denver and Salt Lake City with an $800,000 DOT incentive grant. Trade and supply chains: Treasury and USTR are set for high-stakes talks with China ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, with rare earths and AI among the key bargaining points.
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