Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply

The global maritime industry is facing a looming shortage of the fuel that powers ships as the Iran war chokes off a key shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz

May 12, 2026Updated: May 12, 2026

By ANTON L. DELGADO and CHAN HO-HIM

Regional

Gibbon gets major funding for drinking water, wastewater upgrades

Thousands of pink flags create giant ribbon in Kearney for breast cancer awareness

Good Samaritan to Offer Walk-in Orthopedic Care

Central Platte NRD donating 116 hay bales to producers affected by wildfires

Former North Platte police investigator indicted on federal child pornography charges

Adams County Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus and Cache Valley Virus

Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply

Regional

Gibbon gets major funding for drinking water, wastewater upgrades

Thousands of pink flags create giant ribbon in Kearney for breast cancer awareness

Good Samaritan to Offer Walk-in Orthopedic Care

Central Platte NRD donating 116 hay bales to producers affected by wildfires

Former North Platte police investigator indicted on federal child pornography charges

Adams County Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus and Cache Valley Virus

State

Pursuit ends in wreck, at south edge of Beatrice

President Trump expected to visit Grand Island

Scooter’s Coffee hosts first Annual Homecoming Attire Drive

Gibbon gets major funding for drinking water, wastewater upgrades

Runners take on 100 and 200 mile Cowboy Trail ultramarathons

Norfolk Avenue and 3rd Street Intersection Closure Scheduled for Tuesday

Sports

Andi Jackson named Big Ten Player of the Week

Williams Nwaneri making big impact on Husker defense

Doane authors impressive all-around outing in 2026 home opener

Lawrence-Nelson asserts status as D3 contender with takedown of Deshler

Sidney Edges Chadron 7-6 in Defensive Battle

Leigh Rolls Past Clarkson in Rough Rivalry Reunion

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer