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Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver 90 Days Amid Fuel Costs
Energy and climate policy, lease shifts, export dynamics, and maritime exemptions alter transport logistics and input costs across domestic supply chains.
Based on reporting from oilprice-main.
President Donald Trump extended the Jones Act shipping waiver for another 90 days on Friday, November 13, 2026, keeping foreign-flagged tankers eligible to move oil and other commodities between U.S. ports as ongoing conflict with Iran sustains elevated fuel expenses. American households continue facing elevated fuel costs with gasoline averaging $3.91 per gallon and diesel at $6.10, according to AAA data, prompting the administration to preserve shipping flexibility despite domestic maritime opposition.
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President Donald Trump extended the Jones Act shipping waiver for another 90 days on Friday, November 13, 2026, preserving domestic transport eligibility for foreign-flagged tankers amid sustained conflict with Iran.
### Catalyst Analysis: What Changed - Regulatory order/waiver extension: The White House prolonged the exemption for foreign vessels moving oil and commodities between U.S. ports for another 90 days. - Approval architecture: Foreign operators remain required to secure individual voyage approvals following August policy adjustments intended to address domestic maritime sector concerns. - Historical context: The 1920 Jones Act mandates that cargo moving between American ports travel exclusively on U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and U.S.-crewed vessels.
### Impact on Energy Logistics & Refining Refining operations and coastal logistics providers maintain access to a broader pool of tanker capacity, mirroring earlier operational deployments like Phillips 66 shipping Bakken crude from Texas to Monroe Energy's Pennsylvania refinery. However, cumulative approvals slowed significantly under individual review protocols, dropping from roughly 300 blanket exemptions in March and May to 48 approvals since August.
### Winners, Uncertainties & Consumer Price Pressures While the administration maintains that additional shipping flexibility aids fuel price containment, pump prices remain high. AAA data recorded U.S. gasoline averaging $3.91 per gallon Thursday, compared with $2.98 before the Iran war began, while diesel stood at $6.10, up from $3.76.
### Risk Watch — Legal & Policy Timeline - Congressional pushback: More than 50 Republican lawmakers urged restrictions restored in June, citing domestic maritime jobs and national security implications. - Approval threshold: Shippers must verify that suitable American vessels are unavailable before securing authorization to utilize foreign ships.
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maritime logistics and energy shipping
The government is letting foreign ships move oil between U.S. ports for another three months to help lower high gas and diesel prices. Refiners benefit from cheaper shipping options, while domestic shipbuilders face more competition.
What changed
President Trump extended the Jones Act shipping waiver for 90 days, allowing foreign-flagged tankers to transport domestic oil and commodities amid ongoing geopolitical fuel pressures.
Who wins / who loses
Coastal refiners and shipping flexibility advocates benefit from expanded tanker access, whereas domestic U.S. maritime operators and shipbuilders face increased foreign competition.
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