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US motorists have been urged not to hoard fuel as a major fuel pipeline remained shut after a cyber-attack.
North Carolina, Virginia and Florida have declared a state of emergency as petrol stations began running dry and prices rose.
The average price for petrol stood at $2.98 (£2.11) per gallon on Tuesday, its highest since November 2014, the American Automobile Association said.
Some motorists in the south east were pictured stocking up on fuel.
But US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said there was no need for motorists to hoard petrol.
Ms Granholm said there was not a shortage but a
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