Gas Prices Hit Record High Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
AAA says 45 million holiday travelers face the highest Labor Day pump prices on record, with the national average at $4.14 a gallon.
- On Labor Day weekend, AAA reported the national average for regular gas reached a record $4.14 per gallon, marking the first time prices have exceeded $4 for the holiday.
- Continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz has pushed crude oil prices to the $90 per barrel range, keeping gas costs elevated despite typical seasonal demand decreases.
- More than 45 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more, with many modifying trips to save money; AAA Southern California representative Annllyen Venagas noted, "most people still prioritize travel."
- In Washington, where diesel averages $6.81 per gallon, Sheri Call, President of the Washington Trucking Associations, noted that high fuel costs place small fleets at a "competitive disadvantage."
- The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts regular gasoline prices will average about $3.72 per gallon during the final three months of 2026, with prices expected to continue declining into 2027.
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(New York = Yonhap News) Correspondent Lim Soo-jung = As international oil prices remain high due to the aftermath of the Middle East war, gasoline prices in the U.S. Labor Day holiday hit an all-time high...
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Spectrum News 13Florida travelers face higher gas prices during Labor Day compared to 2025
AAA expects busy Florida roads for Labor Day weekend as gas nears $4 a gallon and Orlando ranks among the top domestic destinations for travelers.
With the war in the Middle East still rising energy costs, Americans face record gasoline prices on Labor Day weekend, just when political campaigns for mid-term legislative elections are beginning. The national average gasoline price will probably reach $4.03 on Labor Day next Monday, far exceeding the previous record of $3.83 per gallon, established in 2012, said GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan.
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