Trump administration tells oil industry to prepare for Jones Act waiver on domestic shipping, sources say

WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) – The Trump administration has told U.S. oil companies and shipping groups to prepare for a potential waiver of the century-old Jones Act governing domestic shipping, signaling the White House could soon ease restrictions to help move fuel around the country, two sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters.

(Writing by Richard Valdmanis; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)