Senator Demands Accountability as Olympic Pipeline Leak Threatens Pacific Northwest Fuel Security

As millions prepare for Thanksgiving travel, the Pacific Northwest faces a looming crisis that hits at the core of national security and economic stability. The Olympic Pipeline, a critical artery delivering gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel from Canada-border refineries to Washington and Oregon population centers, has been shut down since November 11 due to a leak near Everett. This disruption threatens not only soaring gas prices but also the fueling of aircraft at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell’s sharp demand for transparency from BP underscores a troubling pattern:...