https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gasoline-prices-over-4-per-gallon-hit-record-high-for-labor-dayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gasoline-prices-over-4-per-gallon-hit-record-high-for-labor-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gasoline-prices-over-4-per-gallon-hit-record-high-for-labor-day#u65454Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:35:17 +0000Regular unleaded gasoline averaged $4.29 per gallon on September 11, 2026, following a 28 cent increase over one month. This surge contributed to August producer price growth accelerating to a three month high. Diesel prices have surpassed $6 per gallon for the first time, hitting record highs in cities like Colorado Springs. These costs follow a record high for the Labor Day weekend, driven by refinery shortages, geopolitical instability, and the conflict with Iran.Why it mattersRising fuel costs are impacting consumer budgets as mid-term elections approach. This economic pressure contrasts w https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gasoline-prices-over-4-per-gallon-hit-record-high-for-labor-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gasoline-prices-over-4-per-gallon-hit-record-high-for-labor-day#u63545Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:07:03 +0000Gasoline prices exceeded $4 per gallon during the 2026 Labor Day weekend, setting a new record for the holiday. Global oil prices have returned to $100 per barrel, the highest level since July. AAA attributes the surge to refinery shortages and geopolitical instability. These costs are driven primarily by the ongoing war with Iran and refinery issues, which are squeezing consumer budgets as the summer travel season ends and mid-term elections approach. Diesel prices have also reached all-time highs.Why it mattersThe current prices surpass the previous Labor Day record of $3.82 set in 2012. Mar https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gasoline-prices-over-4-per-gallon-hit-record-high-for-labor-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gasoline-prices-over-4-per-gallon-hit-record-high-for-labor-day#u62129Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:52:59 +0000Gasoline prices reached a record high for Labor Day weekend 2026, with national averages exceeding $4 per gallon. Reports on the exact Monday average vary between $4.09 and $4.15, significantly surpassing the previous 2012 record of $3.82. The surge is attributed to the Iran war and refinery issues. Diesel prices also hit an all-time high. While some regional prices fluctuated, the overall trend suggests high costs will persist into the fall, impacting household budgets and becoming a political liability ahead of mid-term elections.Why it mattersThe price spike coincides with ongoing conflict