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oregonThe governor declared a state of emergency on Monday to ensure enough fuel reached the state while the Olympic Pipeline, which supplies more than 90% of the state’s fuel, is shut down due to a leak ahead of Thanksgiving travel.
Governor Tina Kotek’s announcement is intended to allow enough fuel to come into the state by ships and trucks in part by relaxing certain rules regarding how long commercial drivers hauling fuel can work, according to the governor’s order.
Where does the BP petrochemical pipeline run? Washington It has been shut down for a week in Oregon after the first reports of leaks and intermittent shutdowns earlier this month.
BP crews have excavated 200 feet (60 meters) of the 400-mile-long (644-kilometer-long) pipeline, working around the clock to locate the source of the spill. EverettWashington, the company said in a statement.
Oregon officials said they do not expect the emergency measures to cause fuel shortages in the state or at Portland International Airport, but they cautioned that drivers could see price increases due to more expensive delivery methods.
In Washington, where Governor Bob Ferguson declared a similar state of emergency last week, the shutdown is beginning to slow some air travel seattle Before Thanksgiving.
On Monday, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s largest carrier, alaska airlines And Delta Air Lines acknowledged some delays due to fuel shortages. Meanwhile, fuel is being brought in by tanker trucks, and airlines are directing flights to arrive with extra fuel or stop for refueling later.