Fuel Delivery Challenges Prompt Emergency Declaration In Oregon Ahead Of Thanksgiving
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency to help keep fuel supplies steady ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The move comes as the Olympic Pipeline — which provides more than 90% of Oregon’s fuel — remains shut down after a leak was discovered near Everett, Washington. BP crews have been working around the clock to locate the source of the leak, excavating roughly 200 feet of the 400-mile pipeline.
The emergency order temporarily waives certain regulations for commercial drivers hauling fuel, allowing trucks and ships to help maintain supply across the state.
State officials say they do not expect fuel shortages in Portland or at Portland International Airport, but drivers may experience higher prices as deliveries become more expensive during the outage.
The move comes as the Olympic Pipeline — which provides more than 90% of Oregon’s fuel — remains shut down after a leak was discovered near Everett, Washington. BP crews have been working around the clock to locate the source of the leak, excavating roughly 200 feet of the 400-mile pipeline.
The emergency order temporarily waives certain regulations for commercial drivers hauling fuel, allowing trucks and ships to help maintain supply across the state.
State officials say they do not expect fuel shortages in Portland or at Portland International Airport, but drivers may experience higher prices as deliveries become more expensive during the outage.
