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Gas Prices Hit Record High Amid Iran Conflict

Updated 2026-09-08 03:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Gas prices reached a record Labor Day high at $4.14 per gallon, surpassing the previous peak of $3.82 in 2012. The increase coincides with rising diesel prices and comes amid ongoing tensions with Iran.

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The Hill
The average price of gas going into this Labor Day weekend reached a record holiday high compared to past years at $4.14 a gallon, according to a national tracking average from AAA. The previous record for Labor Day was $3.82 in 2012.  The high price for fuel comes as diesel hit its highest price ev
2026-09-08 02:52 UTC
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