Some Eastern States Declare Emergencies Over Gas Shortage

A state of emergency was declared as over 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast ran out of fuel due to panic buying after a cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline, which supplies 45% of the East Coast's fuel. President Biden urged federal agencies to expedite fuel shipments, while officials advised against panic buying. The pipeline resumed partial manual operations, with full operations expected by week's end.

What event led to the declaration of a state of emergency?

How many gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel?

What did analysts say drivers were doing in response to the situation?

What percentage of the fuel consumed on the East Coast is delivered by the colonial pipeline?

What actions did President Biden call for regarding fuel supply?