Although the emergency Jones Act waiver issued in March 2026 generated considerable attention, it has had minimal impact on the U.S. LPG/propane market. Based on MARAD voyage reports, only three propane cargoes moved under the waiver, totaling approximately 540 Mbbl. All three shipments originated from the U.S. mainland and were delivered to Puerto Rico, which relies heavily on imported propane. No reported waiver movements involved butane, mixed LPG, or ethane, and no propane cargoes moved to U.S. mainland destinations.
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Let It Go, Let It Flow – Jones Act Waiver Opens Up New Routes for Foreign-Flagged Ships on U.S. Waters
The White House gave the green light on March 18 for foreign-flagged tankers to move crude oil and refined products between U.S. ports by waiving the Jones Act. In less than two months, about 60 waivers have been recorded. Today, we’ll dig into the new patterns that have emerged.
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Me and Mrs. Jones – White House Issues Jones Act Waiver, But Market Impact Could Be Limited
The White House has issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act, which will allow foreign tankers to move crude oil and refined products between U.S. ports in a bid to cool gasoline prices. Today, we dive into what the waiver could mean for U.S. refiners, consumers, and other market participants.
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Trump Administration Considers 30-Day Waiver of Jones Act
The White House is considering a 30-day waiver of the Jones Act that would allow foreign tankers to move fuel from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast to ease U.S. gasoline prices.
