Guam Delegate James Moylan said a temporary waiver of the Jones Act for oil and fuel shipments has been authorized to help stabilize supply and reduce cost pressures affecting Guam.
In a March 19 statement, Moylan said the White House informed him the president approved a 60-day waiver in response to global supply disruptions tied to ongoing conflict with Iran.
The waiver is expected to help ease fuel supply constraints and reduce price pressures that impact electricity, transportation and the overall cost of living, according to Moylan.
He welcomed the move, saying it provides needed flexibility as global conditions strain energy supply chains.
Moylan noted Guam and other noncontiguous U.S. jurisdictions often face higher shipping and energy costs, adding he has raised these challenges through the Interagency Group on Insular Areas and discussions with federal partners.
While temporary, Moylan said the waiver shows targeted policy changes can provide relief during supply disruptions and expressed hope it could lead to broader, long-term solutions.
He said he will continue working with the administration and congressional colleagues to ensure Guam’s needs remain part of national discussions.