Cyber attack shuts down U.S. fuel pipeline ‘jugular,’ Biden briefed

[Keith_Indy]

The media is now blaming the shortages on increased demand. Is this what Soviet and Chinese propaganda feels like? It’s state sanctioned gas lighting.

Panic buying is a contributor to increased demand. Lockdowns being lifted is also a likely contributor to increased demand.

hard to discern from a tweet that they are blaming shortages on increased demand. They are stating a fact (demand is up) and you are extrapolating (demand causing shortages)

 

[KLB]

From my perspective alphabet .gov agencies seem to have little to no interest in persuing perps of cyber crimes.

Not true from my experience. Every major breach I have knowledge of had the FBI there investigating. One thing to realize, all companies do not call them when they have a breach. One of the things our plan covers is whether we do if we get attacked.

 

[Cameramonkey]

One pipeline will effect a bunch. Said pipeline, #1, goes down. Now getting product to that area means pipelines #2-#15 are effected as they now have to supply more product. The more I learn about how things work in this industry, the more I realize how fragile it is.

I understand that.

But I'm talking about totally disconnected supply chains. Assuming our supply is through a different, unconnected pipe, ours SHOULDNT go up. But it probably will. Because reasons.

So this is specifically what I was addressing... if Colonial services the east coast and Marathon has a separate line running up the Mississippi for the midwest, mid south, and plains states that is untouched, Marathon customers shouldnt be price impacted much because their oil is still flowing freely. I mean, how much supply can they siphon off via rail and other means to send to Colonial customers? I cant imagine enough to impact our supply. Because semis and rail cars just cant compete with piplelines. (unless you are an idiot Democrat that thinks you can be just as effective via rail)

 

[Keith_Indy]

Prices were rising before the colonial pipeline got shutdown.

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[Bennettjh]

I wonder why they started rising in November 2020.

 

[bwframe]

 

[jsx1043]

For about half an hour this morning, I went to gasbuddy.com. gaspricewatch.com and gasprices.aaa.com and none of the three would load for that 30 minutes. I came back to it a couple hours later and they all loaded up.

 

[BigRed]

I wonder why they started rising in November 2020.

Some here voted for such things.

 

[jsx1043]

Interesting how the discussion now is around “what needs to happen to secure our infrastructure?” This is just a short amount of time after Biden pushes his giant infrastructure bill.

Key word "Infrastructure." https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing...2021/03/31/fact-sheet-the-american-jobs-plan/

 

[BigRed]

Interesting how the discussion now is around “what needs to happen to secure our infrastructure?” This is just a short amount of time after Biden pushes his giant infrastructure bill.

Key word "Infrastructure." https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing...2021/03/31/fact-sheet-the-american-jobs-plan/

Biden's "infrustructure bill" is properly named.

It is full of ****, just like Biden.

Biden can go to ****.

 

[rooster]

Ripples in the pond, it’s gonna get worse before it gets better.

 

[Ark]

4 months in and Biden has brought back Carter's gas lines.

 

[Keith_Indy]

Ripples in the pond, it’s gonna get worse before it gets better.

You should really find a better source, those declarations happened on Sunday. Not exactly “breaking news.”

US Issues Emergency Declaration After Colonial Pipeline Cyber Attack

The Biden administration has temporarily relaxed fuel transport regulations to keep lines open after the attack.

www.newsweek.com

 

[KittySlayer]

Well at least no one needs gas in their car to drive to work. As I understand it the unemployment checks are direct deposit.

Went to grab my supplemental emergency cans to fill them up and they already had gas from the last time I got nervous (elections?). So all my cans are full plus two full tanks. About time to rotate once the scare is over.

 

[Ingomike]

From my perspective alphabet .gov agencies seem to have little to no interest in persuing perps of cyber crimes.

They are most likely beyond the reach of them most of the time.

 

[jsx1043]

Interesting observation:

1. MSM reports coming fuel shortages due to lack of truck drivers in the last week of April.

Coming this summer: Gas stations running out of gas

Millions of people stuck at home for more than a year are expected to hit the road for much-needed post-pandemic vacations this summer. Good luck finding gas.

www.cnn.com

Lack of truck drivers could lead to fuel shortage this summer

As millions of Americans are back on the road and planning summer trips, experts are warning some gas stations could face fuel shortages this summer.

abcnews.go.com

2. A major pipeline is taken out of service and regional emergencies are declared during the first week of May.

Cyberattack Forces a Shutdown of a Top U.S. Pipeline (Published 2021)

The operator, Colonial Pipeline, said it had halted systems for its 5,500 miles of pipeline after being hit by a ransomware attack.

www.nytimes.com

https://www.colpipe.com/news/press-releases/media-statement-colonial-pipeline-system-disruption

3. Federal USDOT rules are changed to allow truck drivers to operate longer hours during the second week of May.

FMCSA Responds to Unanticipated Shutdown of Colonial Pipeline | FMCSA

U.S.

www.fmcsa.dot.gov

FMCSA issues temporary HOS exemption in response to shutdown of Colonial Pipeline - TheTrucker.com

WASHINGTON — In the wake of a May 8 cyberextortion attempt on the Colonial Pipeline that resulted in the halting of all pipeline operations, the U.S.

www.thetrucker.com

 

[rooster]

You should really find a better source, those declarations happened on Sunday. Not exactly “breaking news.”

It’s been a little difficult to get much information on this subject until last night/ this morning but ya they were a little behind.

 

[jsharmon7]

People were calling a local gas station last night asking if they still had fuel. I haven’t seen any shortages or lines here, but you can be they’re coming as soon as the panic spreads. It’ll be like the Great TP War of 2020.

 

[rooster]

Another pipeline was already shut down for EPA violations.

DOT suspending hours of service regulations and just begging for truckers to be rolling on a 5 day crystal fueled bender but EPA can’t waive this shutdown for a little while.

Pensacola gas supplier shut down for EPA violation, adding to gas shortage

One gas station owner said deliveries are coming from as far away as Mississippi, meaning a higher cost for gas as well.

www.google.com

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

I was just told that Pensacola Florida is dry. All fuel centers out of petroleum.