Over the weekend, more and more information about a ransomware attack on The Colonial Pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico began to leak. The line, which supplies roughly 45% of the East Coast's fuel for flying and driving, remains shut down. Ultimately, the effects of the shutdown were going to be felt across the country but have consumers panic buying at the gas pumps made things worse for Onslow County residents? Officials with the pipeline are optimistic that they can begin "substantial" operations by the end of the week. While places like Onslow brace for impact, the possibility of localized fuel outages or price increases depends almost exclusively on how long the pipeline remains down.