The Colonial Pipeline, which cuts through the Charlotte area and is one of the nation's largest sources of fuel, remains mostly shut down after a cyberattack.
Experts say this could have major impacts on summer travel in the Carolinas. The Colonial Pipeline runs from Texas to New Jersey, carrying more than 5 million barrels of fuel every day. That's everything from gasoline to heating oil and jet fuel that supplies Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
It's responsible for almost half of the entire East Coast's fuel supply. So what does the shutdown mean?
For starters, experts say you can expect to pay more at the pump as rising gas prices are a real concern. Any time there's a supply issue, prices are likely to surge, and with more Americans getting their COVID-19 vaccination and making summer travel plans, it's only going to increase demand.
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