Scoop: Trump mulls Jones Act waiver extension to lessen Iran War oil shock

The Axios report indicates former President Trump is considering extending a Jones Act waiver to mitigate potential oil supply disruptions linked to heightened tensions involving Iran. This move would allow foreign-flagged vessels to transport U.S. crude domestically, easing logistical bottlenecks and bolstering coastal supply resilience amid elevated geopolitical risk. The primary market transmission channel is supply disruption risk, with implications for U.S. refined product differentials, coastal crude pricing, and tanker freight rates, particularly on the Gulf-to-East Coast route. Energy markets, especially U.S. diesel and gasoline futures, are most exposed due to tight regional inventories and limited refining capacity. Traders will watch the next EIA Petroleum Status Report for changes in Gulf Coast refinery utilization and product stock draws as a near-term catalyst.

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