AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFuel Costs: Mobil and Shell cut Saipan gasoline prices another 29 cents a gallon, bringing regular to $5.869. The latest rollback adds to welcome relief for households and businesses after months of high fuel costs. Local Business: PIC Saipan is testing a weekend lobby market for local makers, giving small businesses and artists a new place to reach customers. Utility Bills: A hearing administrator recommends approving CUC’s three-year rate plan to address a projected $24 million shortfall. Commissioners are expected to vote Nov. 20; the first increase could take effect Dec. 1. Freight Costs: Swire Shipping will raise fuel surcharges on some Pacific routes starting Nov. 15, adding to container and cargo costs for island importers. Seabed Mining: NOAA says more than 95% of the Marianas’ surrounding waters have been mapped, supporting preparations for a planned CNMI mineral lease sale. A pending court ruling on a similar Samoa sale could shape the legal outlook. Long-Term Outlook: Census projections show the CNMI population declining another 17% by 2100, a trend with implications for the island’s workforce and consumer base.
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