Pipeline Rupture Possibly Causing Rising Gasoline Prices

WVAS | By Melanie Hogan

Published September 19, 2016 at 7:11 PM EDT

A pipeline rupture in Alabama is being blamed for gas shortages across the South. Authorities say the shortage stems from the Colonial Pipeline Company closing a portion of the pipeline earlier this month. Officials say nearly -250-thousand gallons of fuel spilled in rural Alabama. Triple A Alabama spokesman Clay Ingram says the uptick in gasoline prices is only temporary. Officials say the cause of the leak is being investigated.

Melanie Hogan

Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.

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