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Gas prices reach Labor Day high amid Iran war

The Hill·September 8, 2026·1 min read
Gas prices reach Labor Day high amid Iran war

The average U.S. gas price hit a record $4.14 per gallon this Labor Day weekend, up from the previous holiday high of $3.82 in 2012. Diesel prices also reached an all-time high on Friday, according to AAA. The surge coincides with ongoing conflict in Iran, pressuring global oil supplies.

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