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Gas Prices Are Surging Just Before Labor Day, as Diesel Hits an All-Time High
AAA says higher crude prices and tight fuel supplies are pushing Labor Day travel costs higher as 45 million Americans hit the road.
- On Friday, September 4, U.S. travelers faced record-high gas prices for Labor Day weekend, with the national average reaching $4.14 per gallon, surpassing the 2012 holiday record of $3.82.
- Continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical supply corridor, has squeezed global crude shipments, keeping oil prices near $90 per barrel amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
- According to the American Automobile Association, California motorists pay the nation's highest average at $5.78 per gallon, while Washington residents face record diesel costs of $6.81 per gallon.
- To avoid holiday traffic, AAA advises travelers to hit the road during early morning hours, while elevated airfare and lodging costs further strain holiday travel budgets.
- The Energy Information Administration forecasts gas prices may decline to about $3.72 per gallon in the fourth quarter as demand cools and refineries transition to cheaper winter-blend fuel.
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Georgia gas prices hit $3.89 a gallon on Labor Day
Georgians filling up this Labor Day weekend are paying nearly a dollar more per gallon than they were a year ago, with the statewide average reaching $3.89 Sunday. What’s happening: The statewide average is 98 cents higher than it was this time last year, when Georgia drivers were paying $2.91 a gallon. A standard 15-gallon […]Read more at The Georgia Sun
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