US Labor Day Travel Prices
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- Jeffrey CollinsToronto Star
- JEFFREY COLLINS Associated PressABC News (US)
- Zach HalaschakWashington Examiner
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The average price of regular gas was $4.14 a gallon heading into the holiday, nearly a dollar higher than last year and well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, according to AAA motor club.
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Trucks and other freight delivery systems use a lot of diesel, and that increased transportation cost is being passed on to consumers, whether at the grocery store or through package delivery services.
Crude oil traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz has plunged, and Iran has refused to reopen the waterway.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright offered few specifics on when the nation’s drivers might see relief at the gas pump, acknowledging that prices are higher now than Labor Day 2025.
Gas prices typically drop as the summer driving season ends and refineries turn to making a cheaper winter blend.
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- 7 Sep
The average price of regular gas was $4.14 a gallon heading into the holiday, nearly a dollar higher than last year and well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012, according to AAA motor club.
Coverage 5 articles
7 Sep Gas prices at record high for any Labor Day, as diesel hits all-time record
CBS News
7 Sep Labor Day gas prices are highest ever for holiday
Washington Examiner
7 Sep Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues
ABC News (US)
7 Sep Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues
Toronto Star
4 Sep Millions of Labor Day travelers facing higher gas prices and airfare
CBS News
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