Energy & Prices: Diesel hit fresh U.S. and Kansas highs, with Kansas regular averaging about $3.94 a gallon and national regular over $4.31 as Middle East supply disruptions push crude higher. Lithium & Power Buildout: Stardust Power says OG&E is securing long-lead electrical infrastructure for its Muskogee lithium refinery, a key step toward large-scale battery-grade lithium carbonate production. Defense Manufacturing: Ducommun won a follow-on $35M+ agreement to produce electronic assemblies for Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 missile platform at its Tulsa engineering and manufacturing center. Transit & Infrastructure Finance: Oklahoma City is developing a rail-plus-bus plan that would seek voter approval next year for a dedicated sales tax to fund bond payoffs and connect downtown with Edmond and Norman. Tech & Startups in Tulsa: Gradient’s CHROMA returns Sept. 24 with major enterprise participation and startup showcases aimed at turning regional innovation into global deals. Local Industry Governance: Inola extended its aluminum smelter moratorium through April 7 and set an April referendum path as residents weigh jobs and national security against environmental and farming concerns. Housing & Growth: A proposed Tulsa Hills apartment development (up to 275 units) is drawing traffic and road-safety worries from nearby residents. Capital Markets: First Financial Network launched FirstValue™ 3.0, a loan valuation model built from loan sale transactions, targeting commercial real estate and other lending portfolios. Oil & Gas Corporate Moves: ONEOK reported early results of cash tender offers tied to its debt securities as part of its reorganization steps.