AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGas Prices at the Pump: GasBuddy’s latest week-ending Aug. 15 snapshot shows diesel and premium fuel still uneven across the U.S., with standout lows like diesel at $4.72/gal in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (Alaska) and premium at $4.49/gal in Belmont County (Ohio), while many areas remain higher than state averages. Biofuels in Focus: E15 and E85 pricing also varies sharply by county—E85 hit $2.66/gal in Stone County (week ending Aug. 15) and E15 hit $3.11/gal in Montgomery County (week ending Aug. 15). Middle East Energy Shock: Iran condemned new U.S. sanctions plans as oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz stay strained, with Trump again calling the waterway “American territory.” Energy Risk on the Ground: A year after the Smitty’s Supply explosion in Roseland, Louisiana residents say oil and contamination concerns linger, keeping local pressure on regulators and officials. Policy/Industry Narrative: Shell’s president pushed back on gas-price blame while highlighting U.S.-sourced renewable ethanol for IndyCar fuel.
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