Trump Administration Weighs Jones Act Waiver for Oil Prices
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The Trump administration is contemplating a temporary waiver of the Jones Act to alleviate shipping disruptions and reduce oil prices amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The Jones Act mandates American-built, American-owned ships with U.S. crews for domestic shipping. Critics argue it inflates costs for gas and goods, while supporters highlight job creation and national security benefits. Oil prices have surged to around $100 a barrel, pushing the national average gas price to $3.84 a gallon. The White House hinted at the idea but provided no timeline. A waiver might lower East Coast gas prices by three cents a gallon, but could increase costs elsewhere and harm American shipbuilders. The International Energy Agency is releasing 400 million barrels from stockpiles, with the U.S. contributing 172 million from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve over 120 days. However, these measures are seen as short-term solutions if the conflict persists.
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