AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoFuel Costs: New Hampshire’s regular-gas average was $4.15 a gallon for the week ending Oct. 31, with county lows of $3.74 in Carroll County; diesel averaged $6.33 statewide. Data Centers & Energy: Bow residents are pushing for a town vote on a data-center moratorium. Voters backed limits in 40 of 41 local measures nationwide, while New Hampshire Democrats say lowering energy costs is a priority. Housing & Construction: New Hampshire could face a 60,000–90,000-home shortfall by the early 2030s. In the Lakes Region, vacant-land sales fell 35% in the first 10 months of 2025, while the median price rose 16.6%, as construction and infrastructure costs weigh on development. Supply Chain: A strike at Associated Grocers Northeast’s Pembroke warehouse is disrupting some local grocery deliveries. The distributor serves more than 600 stores across the region; workers are protesting a proposed switch from pensions to a 401(k) without a company match. Manufacturing: New Hampshire merino-wool maker Minus33 announced an expansion.
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