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Record gas prices hit drivers over Labor Day weekend with national average at $4.14 per gallon
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· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The national average price per gallon reached $4. Drivers felt the impact of record gas prices over Labor Day weekend.
Drivers felt the impact of record gas prices over Labor Day weekend. The national average price per gallon reached $4.14, a notable high.
This price point affected many as they traveled during the holiday weekend. Further information on the record gas prices can be found through WTOC.
Details on the effects of the high gas prices and other related information are available from the same source, providing more insight into the situation.
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Published: September 7, 2026 ·
Source: WTOC ·
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