The shut-off of the pipeline, the primary fuel conduit serving the East Coast, spurred gasoline shortages in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic states. had to shut it down Saturday following a ransomware attack. ET, but the company said 'it will take several days for the product delivery supply chain to return to normal.' Colonial Pipeline Co. The pipeline was set to resume operations around 5 p.m.
Watch Video: Colonial Pipeline cyberattack may cause gas shortage, here’s whyĬolonial Pipeline said Wednesday 'it initiated the restart' of operations after having to shut off the conduit following a cyberattack last week.