White House weighs temporary Jones Act waiver to ease energy flow as fuel prices rise

The White House is reportedly considering a temporary waiver of the Jones Act to allow energy and agricultural cargo to move between U.S. ports using non-U.S.-flag vessels amid soaring fuel prices tied to the Iran conflict and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The move would be limited and not finalized, aimed at preventing supply disruptions while the administration also released 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and faces political pressure over prices.