US Labor Day Travel Prices
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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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The average price of regular gas has reached a record $4.14 per gallon ahead of Labor Day, nearly a dollar higher than last year's price and the previous holiday weekend record of $3.82 in 2012. Diesel prices have also hit an all-time high. Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged that prices are currently higher than they were on Labor Day in 2025. According to futures markets, gasoline prices are expected to…
Gas prices at record high for any Labor Day, as diesel hits all-time record →2 articles from CBS News on this storyThe national average price of regular gas in the US has reached a record high of $4.14 per gallon ahead of the Labor Day weekend, driven by disruptions in crude oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following the Iran War and refinery issues at home. According to AAA, this is nearly $1 higher than last year's price and surpasses the previous Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 set in 2012. The US Energy Secretary…
Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues →Gas prices have reached a record high for Labor Day weekend in the US, averaging $4.14 per gallon, nearly a dollar higher than last year's average. The main contributor to this surge is the Iran War, which has disrupted crude oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and led to a significant decrease in refined products. According to energy expert Tom Seng, the Iran War and other factors such as US refineries…
Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues →The national average price for regular gasoline hit a record high of $4.15 per gallon on Labor Day, surpassing previous highs by 10 cents from last month and nearly a dollar from last year. The increase is largely attributed to the ongoing war with Iran, which has caused energy supply shortages due to its impact on crude oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Diesel prices have reached an all-time high of $5.90…
Labor Day gas prices are highest ever for holiday →Analysis
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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.
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7 Sep Gas prices at record high for any Labor Day, as diesel hits all-time recordThe average price of regular gas has reached a record $4.14 per gallon ahead of Labor Day, nearly a dollar higher than last year's price and the previous holiday weekend record of $3.82 in 2012. Diesel prices have also hit an all-time high. Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged that prices are currently higher than they were on Labor Day in 2025. According to futures markets, gasoline prices are expected to…CBS News
7 Sep Labor Day gas prices are highest ever for holidayThe national average price for regular gasoline hit a record high of $4.15 per gallon on Labor Day, surpassing previous highs by 10 cents from last month and nearly a dollar from last year. The increase is largely attributed to the ongoing war with Iran, which has caused energy supply shortages due to its impact on crude oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Diesel prices have reached an all-time high of $5.90…Washington Examiner
7 Sep Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issuesGas prices have reached a record high for Labor Day weekend in the US, averaging $4.14 per gallon, nearly a dollar higher than last year's average. The main contributor to this surge is the Iran War, which has disrupted crude oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and led to a significant decrease in refined products. According to energy expert Tom Seng, the Iran War and other factors such as US refineries…ABC News (US)
7 Sep Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issuesThe national average price of regular gas in the US has reached a record high of $4.14 per gallon ahead of the Labor Day weekend, driven by disruptions in crude oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following the Iran War and refinery issues at home. According to AAA, this is nearly $1 higher than last year's price and surpasses the previous Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 set in 2012. The US Energy Secretary…Toronto Star
4 Sep Millions of Labor Day travelers facing higher gas prices and airfareThe article reports on millions of American travelers facing increased costs for gasoline and air travel during the Labor Day weekend, attributing the price hikes to disruptions caused by the Iran conflict and other unspecified global conflicts. Specific details about the extent of the price increases are not provided. The reporting is straightforward, without opinion or analysis.CBS News
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