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Philadelphia Area Gas Prices Hit Record $4.31 for Labor Day Weekend, AAA Says
GasBuddy says the national average will top $4 a gallon, the highest Labor Day level on record, as global energy tensions keep prices elevated.
- On Friday, motorists faced record-high gas prices for Labor Day weekend, with GasBuddy forecasting a national average of $4.03 per gallon—the highest nominal price in 25 years of tracking.
- Conflict with Iran threatens the Strait of Hormuz, while AAA reports that Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries have restricted global oil supplies, keeping crude costs elevated.
- Drivers in Washington and Oregon face among the nation's highest prices, averaging $5.47 and $4.99 per gallon respectively, forcing motorists like Libby Cornacchio to reconsider holiday travel plans.
- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear blamed President Donald Trump's approach to Iran for the price surge, urging Congress to "reopen the Strait of Hormuz" with experienced negotiators instead of "the President's buddies."
- Analysts warn that seasonal price relief is secondary to global tensions this year, leaving future stability dependent on developments between the U.S. and Iran rather than typical market trends.
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Labor Day gas prices reach record highs, straining budgets of Mass. drivers
Gas prices are reaching record highs this Labor Day, creating financial challenges for many Massachusetts residents, including nurse Libby Cornacchio, who is finding it difficult to afford her daily commute and holiday travel.
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