A costly summer sendoff approaches — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-costly-summer-sendoff-approachesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Labor Day travel costs hit record highs as gas prices surgehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-costly-summer-sendoff-approacheshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-costly-summer-sendoff-approaches#u59214Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:35:52 +0000Travelers face the most expensive Labor Day weekend on record due to surging costs for gasoline, airfare, and hotels. Gasoline prices have reached record highs for the holiday, with diesel specifically approaching an all-time peak. In Houston, drivers are paying nearly $1 more per gallon than they did last year. Despite these costs, heavy traffic persists, with Utah expecting potential delays of up to 60 minutes.Why it mattersLabor Day marks the traditional end of the summer travel season. Rising transportation and lodging costs increase the financial burden on holiday travelers during one of