Ships, ports, and the law of American shipping.
Back issue · Saturday, November 7, 2026 · as it ran
The Jones Act
By Marin Whitlock · 21h
Jones Act limits Puerto Rico LNG supply, raises prices up to 30%
As of November 6 2026, the domestic shipping law restricts carrier options for natural gas bound for the territory.
By Marin Whitlock · 21hThe Jones Act restricts which vessels may carry liquefied natural gas to Puerto Rico, limiting available supply options for the territory.
The law requires all domestic cargo transport to use ships that are United States built, United States flagged, United States owned and United States crewed.
Analysis finds this requirement raises the price of liquefied natural gas delivered to Puerto Rico by up to 30%.
On the evidence here, this is the measurable cost the law imposes on energy customers on the island.
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