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US gas prices hit record high for Labor Day weekend

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Gasoline prices in the U.S. have reached a new Labor Day record, averaging $4.14 per gallon, significantly higher than the previous record and last year's prices. This surge is attributed to geopolitical tensions, including attacks on Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as increased demand and refinery capacity issues. Diesel prices have also hit a record high, contributing to increased transportation costs for consumers. AI

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US gas prices hit record high for Labor Day weekend

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jeffrey Collins, The Associated Press ·

    Trump sets unwanted Labor Day record with gas price at $4.14 mark

    “Yes, they’re higher today, but we’re doing everything we can to push them down," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.”

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