AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFuel Relief vs. Fuel Reality: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp suspended the state gas tax for 30 days to cut pump prices, while Texas declared a diesel disaster and loosened rules to keep freight moving as costs bite. Policy Shift on Cars: The Trump administration finalized weaker 2031 fuel-economy targets, arguing it ends an “EV mandate,” as critics warn it will raise pollution and fuel use. Aviation Funding Push: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and airlines urged Congress to approve $30B to finish modernizing U.S. air traffic control after recent disruptions. Rail Labor & Upgrades: UK train drivers threatened strike action over toilet access and conditions; London’s Euston is set for a £50m upgrade to curb last-minute platform chaos. Ports & Shipping Security: The Bab el-Mandeb Strait’s strategic importance grows as Houthis expand control, raising oil-price risk; the Panama Canal will add daily slots and increase Neopanamax draft. Infrastructure Disruptions: Dixie Highway viaduct in Homewood closed for flood-mitigation repairs; N.C. 12 partially reopens for northbound traffic after storm damage, with ferries running. Rail/Transit Milestones: Amtrak’s Borealis hit 500,000 riders in Wisconsin; Uzbekistan Railways eyes eight high-speed electric trains. Road Safety & Crashes: A fatal Highway 285 motorcycle crash shut the route; multiple other crashes and plane incidents were reported, including a Bristol preliminary report and a Buffalo airport investigation.
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