U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to extend the temporary relaxation of the Jones Act, a maritime law that restricts domestic shipping to American-flagged vessels, according to Axios. The decision aims to address the ongoing energy crisis caused by rising fuel prices linked to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Trump had initially eased the law’s requirements for 60 days starting March 18 to facilitate internal oil transport.

The 1920 Jones Act has long been criticized for increasing transportation costs due to the limited supply of U.S.-flagged ships. Supporters of the temporary waiver argue that it helps reduce logistical bottlenecks and stabilize energy prices. The Axios report noted that the earlier relaxation produced positive results, prompting Trump to consider extending the measure further.

If extended, the waiver could continue to ease domestic fuel transportation pressures and mitigate short-term energy cost spikes, though the report did not specify how long the new extension might last.