India has exported its first-ever jet fuel shipment to the U.S. West Coast, helping Chevron cope with local supply shortages, according to trade sources and shipping data.

Around 60,000 metric tons (roughly 472,800 barrels) of aviation fuel was loaded onto the Panamax tanker Hafnia Kallang from Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar refinery between October 28 and 29. Castleton Commodities chartered the vessel, which is expected to arrive in Los Angeles in early December.

The shipment comes after a fire at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery in Southern California in October forced several production units offline, reducing local jet fuel output. Chevron said it expects to complete repairs in early 2026.

Traders say this is unlikely to become a regular route, as jet fuel from Northeast Asia—including South Korea, Japan, and China—remains cheaper and more frequently shipped to the U.S. West Coast. Shipping costs from India are higher due to the less common route.

Still, the current shortage has created a rare opportunity for overseas suppliers. U.S. West Coast jet fuel inventories were at a three-month low of 11.12 million barrels as of November 7, with local prices running about $10 per barrel above Singapore benchmark rates.

Chevron stated it is focused on meeting global customer demand and may use both local and imported fuel to do so.