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UPDATED May 12, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
May 7, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Fuel surcharges rise at L.A. and Long Beach ports
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Ships are paying millions more for fuel at L.A. and Long Beach ports as fuel costs rise amid the war in Iran.
WHO: Shipping companies
WHAT: Shipping companies imposed fuel surcharges and avoided expensive routes due to rising container ship fuel costs
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, USA
WHY: Fuel costs rose amid the war in Iran.
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