As you say, fuel has many marvellous effects. But it cannot break the laws of physics.
But as many have stated, particularly those with actual operational experience, it can buy you time. Even 1360lbs of fuel can buy you time if used wisely.
If only the pilot had not been misled by the incomplete weather information he was provided.
As Sunfish is often fond of saying," to put that another way", If only the pilot had obtained complete weather information.
You, on the other hand, Mr PIC of NGA, have to do more than what’s legally required, and assume that we could have bad news for you but not tell you unless you ask.”
Day in, day out for every single flight. Its called operational control and it is entirely the PIC's responsibility. Use every available resource. Not, rely on every available resource.
Those in the "PIC was a victim camp" cite the 0803 SPECI not being provided as evidence of a cover up and a conspiracy theory. If your entire operation and decision making comes down to one weather report to a destination known for its unpredictable weather events then you shouldn't be in the LHS. From what I have read recently the PIC still thinks that the 0803 SPECI not being passed on to him was the cause of all his troubles.