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Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in U.S. thanks to Iran War, refinery issues

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jeffrey Collins | The Associated Press, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · September 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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Gasoline costs have reached new heights, making road trips more costly. A family's summer plans were altered due to expensive driving.

A trip from Philadelphia to South Carolina was still on, but other weekend getaways were skipped. Expenses for a baby were an added concern.

Fuel prices were notably high, with regular gas at $4.199 a gallon in one area, and an average of $4.14 a gallon nationwide, according to AAA motor club.

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Category: News · Published: September 6, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in U.S. thanks to Iran War, refinery issues

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