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THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - What Does Trump’s Jones Act Waiver Mean for Oil Prices? Wed Mar 18 18:54:44 2026

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to address rising gas prices amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and the U.S. Maritime Administration.WHEN & WHERE: Announced on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.KEY […] The post What Does Trump’s Jones Act Waiver Mean for Oil Prices? appeared first on The National Pulse .

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to address rising gas prices amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump , White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and the U.S. Maritime Administration. WHEN & WHERE: Announced on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. KEY QUOTE: “This action will allow vital resources like oil, natural gas , fertilizer, and coal to flow freely to U.S. ports for sixty days, and the Administration remains committed to continuing to strengthen our critical supply chains .” — Karoline Leavitt. IMPACT: The waiver aims to mitigate short-term disruptions to the oil market amid ongoing U.S. military…Open

JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz Sat Feb 28 00:00:00 2026

The reports come as the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration has issued an alert to vessels in the region, urging them to “keep clear of this area if possible,” citing “significant military activity.”