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Labor Day weekend gas prices up nearly $1 per gallon from a year ago; Diesel up nearly $2
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· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The cost of gas increased by nearly $1 per gallon. Diesel fuel also saw a substantial price jump, rising by almost $2 per gallon.
Gas prices over Labor Day weekend were significantly higher than the same time last year. The cost of gas increased by nearly $1 per gallon. Diesel fuel also saw a substantial price jump, rising by almost $2 per gallon.
Further information on the price increases can be found through Shaw Local.
Details about the factors contributing to the higher prices are not specified, but the comparison to the previous year's prices provides a snapshot of the current state of fuel costs.
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Category: Local Published: September 4, 2026 Source: Shaw Local Reading time: 1 min
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