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Ships are paying millions more for fuel at L.A., Long Beach ports. The costs won't stay there 1553249-enviro-californias-last-oil-shipment-ajs-06.jpg

Shipping companies are imposing fuel surcharges and avoiding expensive routes as the cost for container ship fuel rises amid the war in Iran. Huntington Beach, CA - May 01: Pelicans fly near the Hong Kong-flagged crude oil tanker New Corolla, anchored off the coast of Huntington Beach and bound for the Port of Long Beach as seen from Huntington Beach Friday, May 1, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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Ships are paying millions more for fuel at L.A., Long Beach ports. The costs won't stay there 1553249-enviro-californias-last-oil-shipment-ajs-06.jpgLos Angeles Times - 2026-05-08T10:00:00+00:00

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