I have not seen any articles that state gas will be affected. I think it’s cargo containers at these ports, and gas doesn’t travel in those. But I’m not sure.
I doubt it, at least for most areas. Does anyone know if bulk carriers are part of this, or if it really just affects container ships? Even if bulk carriers are affected, most oil/gas moves through pipelines between different areas of the country (and that might include importation from Canada?), and I doubt much comes in through the ports under the strike. But I’m open to correction on that point.
I think oil comes in by tanker.
And in NC the Baxter plant is shutdown. Medical facilities nationwide will experience a shortage of IV tubing and fluids, particularly dialysis patients.
I doubt it. Gas is delivered by tanker truck. not oceangoing at all.
I find it a remarkable coincidence that the dock worker’s strike coincided with Iran’s missile strike.
If it does, Kamala may change her mind.
Oil is imported/exported by best market pricing…light sweet crude exported and heavy oils imported.
Gasoline prices in Texas have been dropping in the past two months due decreases in exports of refined oils & fuels (Supply & Demand).
Dock workers’ strike might actually decrease gasoline prices even more.
See: eia.gov
Most everything is coming from the west and the south west and unless the west coast strikes, we should fare well.
According to data from the American Farm Bureau, over half of all banana imports enter the country through the ports that were affected as of early Tuesday morning. Bananas are the most popular fruit in the US by volume, and over 100% of the country’s supply comes from imports. Wilmington, Delaware is the port through which more than 25% of imports are entered.
Answer: stop panicking.