A cyberattack on a major oil pipeline has caused a gas shortage in the US.
That means Americans are once again on the move to hoard.
Collections of pictures are being posted to social media, but a few in particular have *really* caught people's attention.
Specifically, this picture of what appears to be plastic bags full of gasoline in the back of a trunk:
And this is how someone thinks they should get gas...🙄 #gasshortage
Snopes has reported that this picture is actually from 2019, but that hasn't stopped the US Consumer Product Safety Commission from issuing a statement, because apparently this is happening!
The government agency offered this simple warning:
Do not fill plastic bags with gasoline.
Yes, do not fill plastic bags with gasoline.
Use only containers approved for fuel.
"We know this sounds simple, but when people get desperate they stop thinking clearly. They take risks that can have deadly consequences."
We know this sounds simple, but when people get desperate they stop thinking clearly. They take risks that can have deadly consequences. If you know someone who is thinking about bringing a container not meant for fuel to get gas, please let them know it's dangerous.