WASHINGTON, November 13, 2026 — The American Petroleum Institute (API) today issued the following statement from Senior Vice President of Government Relations Kristin Whitman on the Trump administration's decision to extend the Jones Act waivers for an additional 90 days.
“Jones Act waivers have proven to be an essential tool for providing critical flexibility during this period of global energy disruption. We applaud the administration's efforts to maintain this flexibility and help ensure fuel supplies can continue moving reliably and efficiently across the country, supporting fuel availability and helping protect consumers from unnecessary price volatility.”
The American Petroleum Institute (API) represents all segments of America’s oil and natural gas industry, supporting nearly 11 million U.S. jobs. With approximately 600 members, API companies produce, process, and distribute the majority of the nation’s energy. Founded in 1919, API has developed over 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
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