AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFuel Tax & Diesel Relief: Mississippi is weighing gas tax relief as officials warn a full holiday could cost $35M a month and threaten $860M in federal matching funds, while Gov. Reeves moves to suspend enforcement of lower-tax “dyed” off-road diesel on highways to cut costs for truckers, farmers, and loggers. Policy Shock for Trucking: Trump also signed an executive order temporarily expanding red-dyed diesel use on U.S. highways through 2027 and deferring the federal highway diesel excise tax through end-2026. Road Safety & Disruptions: A fatal hit-and-run on Maryland’s Ritchie Highway has a suspect in custody; in California, a woman was killed on I-680 after a driver fled; and in Nepal, DoTM barred large cargo vehicles on the Narayanghat–Kathmandu route during Dashain while essential goods keep moving. Passenger Rail Moves: Pennsylvania will add a second daily Amtrak Pennsylvanian between New York and Pittsburgh starting Nov. 18. Public Transit Funding: Ireland set aside €1B+ for bus and rail next year, but passengers may face another fare review in 2028. Maritime Security: Black Sea drone attacks hit commercial ships off Bulgaria, with one sinking and crews rescued amid rising shipping risks.
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