NJ governor warns gas companies of sanctions for importing Russian diesel

Gov. Mikie Sherrill told 12 fuel companies that operate ports or terminals in New Jersey that buying or unloading Russian diesel is illegal.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 579

Last Updated: 4 days, 23 hours ago

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill has warned 12 energy companies that operate out of private ports and terminals in New Jersey that buying or unloading imported Russian fuel violates federal law, with lawbreakers facing millions of dollars in penalties.

Congress banned Russian fuel imports in April 2022 in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But fuel prices have skyrocketed since President Donald Trump launched his war against Iran, so he made a deal last …

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