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Gas prices are surging just before Labor Day, as diesel nears an all-time high
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· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points They have reported on the current state of gas prices and the approaching record high for diesel. Gas prices are experiencing a surge just before Labor Day.
Gas prices are experiencing a surge just before Labor Day. Diesel prices are nearing an all-time high.
Further information on this development is available from CBS News. They have reported on the current state of gas prices and the approaching record high for diesel.
Details of the price surge and its potential impact can be found through CBS News, which has covered the story of rising gas prices and the significant increase in diesel prices.
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Category: Local Published: September 3, 2026 Source: CBS News Reading time: 1 min
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