Panic-Buying Creates Long Lines at North Carolina Gas Stations

Long lines and empty pumps were seen at gas stations in Durham, North Carolina, on Tuesday, May 11, amid panic-buying of fuel following the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline due to a cyberattack. Video shared by Lehew Tech shows several gas stations in Durham with long lines for fuel, and others that were sold out on May 11. North Carolina Gov Roy Cooper https://wlos.com/news/local/gas-shortage-gov-cooper-declares-state-of-emergency-for-nc-halts-vehicle-regulations signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in the state on Monday. "Please don't buy gas unless you're low, and report any cases of price gouging. We will continue our efforts to help make sure there is an adequate supply of fuel," Cooper https://twitter.com/NC_Governor/status/1392496504410198018 said . The Colonial Pipeline network ships more than 2.5 million barrels per day of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, accounting for about 45 percent of fuel consumed on the East Coast, according to https://www.gasbuddy.com/go/cyberattack-on-colonial-pipeline-and-gas-prices-what-you-need-to-know Gas Buddy . (Footage By Lehew Tech Lehew Tech/Storyful via Getty Images)