NJ Governor Warns Ports Over Russian Diesel
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warned local port operators against accepting Russian diesel shipments. She stated that imports violate federal law and could expose businesses to harsh penalties amid record high fuel prices.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warned local port officials against accepting 300,000 metric tons of Russia diesel, citing federal statutory bans. The warning follows a presidential license granting fuel shipments to the United States to cool domestic energy costs. Diesel prices reached $6.28 per gallon on Tuesday, according to GasBuddy data.
