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Colonial Pipeline Restarts Operations After Cyberattack Shutdown

Thousands of gas stations in the Southeast ran out of fuel due to both distribution problems and panic-buying.
Posted at 9:17 PM, May 12, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-12 21:17:22-04

The Colonial Pipeline restarted operations Wednesday, days after it was shut down by a cyberattack. 

Thousands of gas stations in the Southeast ran out of fuel due to both distribution problems and panic-buying. 

The pipeline delivers nearly half of the East Coast's fuel. 

Its operator said it will take several days for deliveries to return to normal.

Additional reporting by The Associated Press.