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US ships military jet fuel to Asia signaling Iran war disruptions
International
Published on 25 April 2026
Cargo runs to Japan and the Philippines
Unusual shipments of military-grade jet fuel and diesel from Washington state are heading to the Philippines and Japan, underscoring how the Iran war is reshaping global oil flows. With traditional routes constrained, Asia-Pacific buyers are turning more to US supply lines, pointing to a widening jet fuel crunch across the region.
- Military-grade jet fuel and diesel are reportedly moving from the US to Asia
- The Iran war is cited as a driver of oil supply chain disruptions
- Japan and the Philippines are relying more on Washington state cargoes
- The pattern signals a growing jet fuel shortage risk in the Asia-Pacific
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