Oregon declares emergency as Olympic Pipeline leak shuts 90% of state fuel supply; Sea-Tac sees delays
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency after a leak in the BP-operated Olympic Pipeline near Everett forced a shutdown that officials say has cut roughly 90% of Oregon’s oil supply and halted the primary delivery route to terminals west of the Cascades while BP crews excavate the line and have given no restart timeline. Emergency waivers and increased ship- and truck-based deliveries are being used to move fuel — airlines are tankering extra fuel and Sea‑Tac has reported some delays — and officials say shortages at airports like PDX are not expected but price increases are possible.
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