AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Cost Pressure: Hawaii gas is creeping back toward record highs—AAA Hawaii puts regular at $5.65, just pennies under last month’s statewide record, with experts warning global oil tensions (including Strait of Hormuz risk) could push costs higher across fuel, electricity, shipping, and everyday goods. Consumer Protection: The Legislature passed HB1642 CD1 to curb crypto-ATM fraud by banning cash purchases of crypto while still allowing cash-outs of existing holdings—aimed especially at kupuna targeted by scammers. Environment & Health Watch: DOH confirmed PFAS (PFBA) in Haleakalā National Park’s water system, with levels below state screening thresholds and “not expected” to pose significant public health risk, but it adds to Hawaii’s growing contamination monitoring load. Local Resilience & Infrastructure: Work begins on the Wahiawā Dam Rehabilitation Project with a blessing, while Hawaiian Electric starts targeted Lahaina pole hardening along Honoapiilani Highway to reduce wildfire risk. Business & Travel: Hawaiian Airlines ranks best for summer delays in national DOT-based data, and Hawaii’s visitor economy keeps leaning into recovery—plus a new ALOHA for HAWAIʻI flood relief fundraiser is set for May 12. Industry & Tech: TMC and Allseas ink the first commercial deep-sea nodule mining deal in the Clarion Clipperton Zone, signaling faster movement from concept to operations.
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