Article
U.S. Crude Exports and the Tanker Market
Article
U.S. Crude Exports and the Tanker Market
March 2015
This article originally appeared in the March 2015 issue of Tanker Operator.
U.S. policy makers are considering allowing domestic crude oil exports, which have been prohibited since 1975. If permitted, U.S. crude exports could have a significant impact on both movements by Jones Act tankers, as well as the international fleet.