After the ransomware attack that took down the Colonial Pipeline, an automotive group warned about a spike in gas prices or potential shortages in some areas. Colonial Pipeline operates a more than 5,000-mile-long system that transports fuel from refineries along the Gulf Coast to the New York metropolitan area. Specifically, the pipeline transports about 45 percent of the fuel consumed by the East Coast, or 100 million gallons per day, according to the firm’s website. “This shutdown will have implications on both gasoline supply and prices, but the impact will vary regionally,” American Automobile Association (AAA) spokesperson Jeanette McGee said in a statement on Monday. “Areas including Mississippi, Tennessee and the East Coast from Georgia into Delaware are most likely to experience limited fuel availability and price increases, as early as this week. These states may see prices increase 3 to 7 cents this week.” The United States’ top largest …