https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-are-surging-just-before-labor-day-as-diesel-nears-an-all-time-highContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-are-surging-just-before-labor-day-as-diesel-nears-an-all-time-highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-are-surging-just-before-labor-day-as-diesel-nears-an-all-time-high#u60570Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:40:19 +0000U.S. gasoline prices reached a record average of $4.14 per gallon over the Labor Day weekend. California has become the most expensive gasoline market in the country, surpassing the national average. These price spikes coincide with Brent crude nearing $97 as U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers and new limits on the Strait of Hormuz increase supply risks. Diesel costs also remain elevated, with previous reports citing a nationwide average of $5.85 and Los Angeles prices hitting $7.74 per gallon.Why it mattersRising fuel costs are driven by a combination of refinery issues and geopolitical conflict https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-are-surging-just-before-labor-day-as-diesel-nears-an-all-time-highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-are-surging-just-before-labor-day-as-diesel-nears-an-all-time-high#u58928Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:45:13 +0000United States diesel prices reached a record $5.85 nationwide average as Labor Day weekend travel began. National gas averages could reach $4.03 per gallon with oil topping $90. Los Angeles diesel costs climbed to $7.74 per gallon. Record-breaking costs continue to impact drivers in states such as Colorado, Idaho, and Massachusetts, while California prices previously reached $5.78. Utah officials warned travelers to expect potential 60-minute traffic delays due to heavy holiday congestion on the roads.Why it mattersFuel prices are surging across the country due to tight global supplies, fallin https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-are-surging-just-before-labor-day-as-diesel-nears-an-all-time-highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-are-surging-just-before-labor-day-as-diesel-nears-an-all-time-high#u57549Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:52:36 +0000Fuel prices are surging across the United States as Labor Day weekend begins, with AAA reporting that gas prices are set for a record high. Diesel prices have reached an all-time high due to tight global supplies and geopolitical disruptions. Record-breaking costs are specifically impacting drivers in Colorado, Idaho, and Massachusetts, while California prices have climbed to $5.78 per gallon. Despite these costs, Utah officials warn of possible 60-minute traffic delays as travelers take to the roads.Why it mattersRising crude oil costs are driving the price spikes during one of the busiest tr