Trump Waives Old Ship Rule So Gas Can Eventually Arrive, Probably
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- â˘On March 12, 2026, President Trump issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to ease fuel transport amid rising gasoline prices.
- â˘White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the move helps oil, natural gas, fertilizer, and coal reach U.S. ports during Operation Epic Fury.
- â˘Meanwhile, the Israeli Air Force hit Iran's gas facilities for the first time, pushing Brent crude above $109 per barrel and worsening energy disruptions.
On March 12, 2026, President Trump hit the refresh button on the 1920 Jones Act, giving a 60-day waiver that lets non-American ships carry cargo between U.S. portsâbecause who needs patriotism when gas prices hit $3.84 per gallon, up from $3? White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pitched it as a solution to keep oil, natural gas, fertilizer, and coal flowing while the Strait of Hormuz remains a no-go zone thanks to escalating conflict involving Israel's first-ever bombing of Iran's natural gas facilities. Meanwhile, Brent crude is partying at $109 per barrel, reminding everyone that Operation Epic Fury is less epic and more 'fury.' So buckle up: the oil chaos continues, but hey, at least now foreign ships might get to pretend theyâre Americans for 60 days.
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(1 of 3)Trump waived a century-old shipping law to battle gas prices but forgot Birkenstocks donât make you cooler on a $109 barrel oil spree.
Nothing says crisis management like un-caging the Jones Act for exactly 60 days, Netflix-styleâhope your gas mileage improves before it expires.
US fuels trapped like a bad Tinder date in the Strait of Hormuz while Israel finally weaponizes its policy of passive-aggressive strikes.
Source: Axios | Published: 3/18/2026 | Author: Ben Geman
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