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U.S. waives Jones Act shipping restrictions for 60 days to ease gas prices amid Iran war

The White House issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to reduce shipping constraints and help move fuel and commodities as gas prices climb during the Iran war.

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60 days - Jones Act waiver announced to ease U.S. fuel shipping amid Iran war

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