California braces for uncertainty as last shipment of Persian Gulf oil arrives in Long Beach

Naijaonpoint_ng | 04-05-2026 02:16pm |

The New Corolla, the final oil tanker to arrive in California from the Persian Gulf since the onset of conflict in the region, is currently at the Port of Long Beach, where it is offloading a significant cargo of 2 million barrels of crude oil. This shipment, which was loaded in Iraq on February 24, is expected to be processed into various fuel products, including gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel. The arrival of this tanker comes amid heightened uncertainty regarding future oil supplies due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. California officials and industry stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation as they prepare for potential impacts on fuel availability and prices.

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