Trump's Jones Act Waiver Averts Fuel Shortages Across US Regions
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The Trump administration's 135-day Jones Act waiver, the broadest since at least the 1950s, has allowed foreign-flagged vessels to transport fuel and other essential goods between US ports. This measure has mitigated supply chain disruptions and prevented severe fuel shortages, particularly in isolated or import-dependent markets like the West Coast, Puerto Rico, and New England. The waiver has moved nearly 50 million barrels since March 17, with regions receiving up to 215% more fuel than their normal annual pace. Without the waiver, fuel prices could have surged significantly.
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