According to a CNN report by Sean Lyngaas, hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations, and US officials suspect Iran is responsible. The report, published on May 16, 2026, cites unnamed officials familiar with the matter.
The breach involves tampering with electronic tank readers that monitor fuel levels, potentially disrupting operations. No specific gas station chains or locations were named in the report.
Iran has not commented on the allegations. The US government has not issued a formal statement as of this writing.
