PHIA News Digest – Vol. 11, No. 20

May 18, 2026 | PHIA NEWS DIGEST

Justice Dept. charges shipping company in deadly Key Bridge collapse

Prosecutors accused the Singapore-based company and subsidiaries of fostering unsafe conditions that caused the Dali cargo ship to crash into the Baltimore bridge in 2024.

Pa. gas, diesel prices rise as lawmakers weigh tax proposals

Pennsylvania consumers and businesses are feeling the impact of rising fuel prices, with gasoline prices up 39% and diesel fuel prices up 51% over the past year. According to AAA, the average price of unleaded gasoline in Pennsylvania was $4.64 per gallon on Wednesday, compared to $3.33 a year ago. Diesel fuel rose from $3.98 per gallon to $5.99 during the same period.

Program to restore drivers licenses expands in Pittsburgh region

A legal aid program to help low-income individuals get their drivers’ licenses back following a suspension has expanded from Washington County to nine other southwestern Pennsylvania counties.