JOURNAL ARTICLE

Marathon Scrambles Fuel Cargoes as War Upends Supply Lines.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kubzansky, Will 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Marathon Petroleum Corp.'s strategic adjustments in fuel transportation amid disruptions caused by the war in Iran. Marathon, the largest US refiner based in Ohio, primarily sources crude from the US and Canada, which has insulated it from Middle East supply constraints. The company utilized atypical shipping routes in early 2026, including unprecedented exports such as ultra-low-sulfur diesel from Los Angeles to Australia and jet fuel from the Gulf Coast to Alaska. Additionally, Marathon took advantage of extended Jones Act waivers, allowing foreign-flagged ships to transport fuel between US ports, and identified strong export markets in Europe and Latin America. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193501321
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