As global oil supplies continue to tighten up amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts that have pushed up fuel prices, the governor of Texas has declared a state of emergency.

The U.S. is reportedly threatening to ban exports of diesel fuel to parts of Europe, unless countries like Germany and France release more of their diesel reserves.

Capt. Smit Machchhar was seriously injured in Wednesday's attack. Passengers described how the pilot still managed to open the cockpit door to let them in.