Marine Diesel Fuel Availability
At a glance
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What: No marine diesel is available on Nantucket, which commercial boat operators say is a public safety problem.
Where it stands: Raised in public comment; the board did not respond. Speakers urged starting the fuel-supply and permitting discussion now rather than waiting until spring.
Log
2026-10-14 - Select Board
Charter captains and a fishing-boat owner said there was no marine diesel on the island, the boat basin pumps were down, and a waterfront working boatyard that should offer fuel does not. They said a fuel provider is willing but could not get insurance until April, and that the town should begin the permitting conversation now.