https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fuel-prices-at-record-labor-day-high-in-us-thanks-to-iran-war-and-refinery-issuesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fuel-prices-at-record-labor-day-high-in-us-thanks-to-iran-war-and-refinery-issueshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fuel-prices-at-record-labor-day-high-in-us-thanks-to-iran-war-and-refinery-issues#u65950Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:00:11 +0000The average price of diesel in the United States exceeded $6 per gallon for the first time on Thursday, reaching $6.05 by Friday according to American Automobile Association data. This record high follows a spike in regular unleaded gasoline to an average of $4.15 a gallon over the Labor Day weekend. The fuel price surge is driven by mounting supply pressures from the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, ongoing Middle East tensions, refinery issues, Russia's ban on diesel exports, and China's restrictions on fuel exports. Brent crude rose to settle at $107.63 per barrel.Why it mattersGlob https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fuel-prices-at-record-labor-day-high-in-us-thanks-to-iran-war-and-refinery-issueshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fuel-prices-at-record-labor-day-high-in-us-thanks-to-iran-war-and-refinery-issues#u63067Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:02:11 +0000Global oil prices surged to a six-week high of nearly $US100 per barrel following reports of explosions near Iran's Kharg Island. This price spike follows a record-setting Labor Day weekend in the US, where regular unleaded gasoline averaged $4.15 a gallon. While US prices were already pressured by refinery issues and the conflict in Iran, the recent activity near Kharg Island has pushed crude costs higher, further threatening household budgets and travel costs as diesel prices also hit all-time highs.Why it mattersThe current fuel surge surpasses the previous Labor Day record of $3.82 se https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fuel-prices-at-record-labor-day-high-in-us-thanks-to-iran-war-and-refinery-issueshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fuel-prices-at-record-labor-day-high-in-us-thanks-to-iran-war-and-refinery-issues#u62071Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:45:16 +0000US gasoline prices reached an all-time high for the Labor Day weekend, with the national average for regular unleaded hitting $4.15 a gallon on Monday. This price surge is attributed to the war in Iran and refinery issues. The current cost is nearly a dollar higher than the previous year and surpasses the former Labor Day record of $3.82 set in 2012. While regular gas hit new holiday peaks, diesel prices have reached an all-time high, adding significant pressure to household budgets and travel costs.Why it mattersThe energy crisis is linked to ongoing conflict in Iran and systemic refinery pro