The east coast gas shortage, explained

Yes, there's a gas shortage but please don't panic

No, you’re not losing it. Those lines for gas are abnormally long. There’s a very real gas shortage taking hold in major states around the country right now.

There was a ransomware attack on one of the major gas pipelines in the country’s energy infrastructure. Gas is basically being held hostage. Distribution has been curbed and, as a result, gas stations around up and down the east coast are literally running out of gas.

Getting gas is tough. Demand is high and there are lines at some gas stations stretching out into major roads and highways. People are also beginning to hoard gas like they were hoarding hand sanitizer and toilet paper at the start of the pandemic.

Chaos is taking over right now. But the worst thing everyone can do here is panic. Here’s a read of the situation and exactly why you should remain calm.