Fuel
U.S. Pipeline Closure Could Disrupt Jet-A Supply
Ransomware attack on Colonial pipeline could wreak havoc on U.S. East Coast aviation operations.

Friday’s shutdown of the Colonial pipeline had not made a meaningful impact on U.S. air travel as of Monday morning. However, the ransomware attack that spurred the shutdown has triggered an increase in spot fuel prices and prompted the Department of Transportation to declare a state of emergency in 17 East Coast states, paving the way for the temporary loosening of restrictions on truck transport of fuel.


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