AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFuel Prices: U.S. gasoline averaged $3.94 a gallon, dipping below $4 for the first time since July. More oil supply and seasonal changes are easing pump prices, but Strait of Hormuz tensions have pushed crude back up, and the relief may not last. Permitting Reform: The Senate advanced the bipartisan BAAJA energy permitting bill in a 73-25 procedural vote. Supporters say it could speed projects and protect consumers from data-center costs; critics warn it limits public input and tribal rights. Data Center Power: Mississippi regulators upheld xAI’s permit for 41 gas turbines serving its Southaven-area data centers, despite pollution concerns from residents and environmental groups. New Power Projects: Dow’s Texas nuclear project received an NRC construction permit, while a separate Energy Department loan will support upgrades to 22 Gulf offshore platforms.
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