Fuel shortages have worsened in the south-eastern United States, with gas stations now running out of fuel

Drivers are being urged to not hoard fuel supply, as many head to stations to stock up on petroleum. Thousands of stations have had to close petrol bowsers,

It follows the shutdown of the largest U.S. fuel pipeline network, which is now entering its sixth day.

Washington officials have pledged to help ease the pressure on supply issues.

A ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline last week halted 2.5 million barrels per day of fuel shipments…