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Gasoline Hits Record $4.14 as Diesel Reaches Record High

9/8/2026

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U.S. Gasoline Prices Reach Record

U.S. gasoline prices reached a record $4.14 per gallon on Labor Day weekend, highest average for that time of year.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNN gasoline futures for two months are about 30-35 cents per gallon lower than current prices, suggesting a decline.
AAA reported diesel prices hit a national average, a record high.
The coverage links the price surge to the six-month U.S.–Iran conflict.

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U.S. Gasoline Soars

U.S. gasoline prices hit a record $4.14 per gallon on Labor Day weekend, the highest average for that time of year.
The surge is forcing families like the Collinses to curb travel and is pushing grocery and delivery prices higher for consumers.
Diesel prices reached a national average, a record high.
Refineries run at 98% capacity in Texas heat, outage risk that could keep prices high.

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Families such as the Collinses are cutting travel and facing added expenses, while higher diesel costs are pushing grocery and delivery prices upward for consumers.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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U.S. Gasoline Prices Reach Record

U.S. gasoline prices reached a record $4.14 per gallon on Labor Day weekend, highest average for that time of year.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNN gasoline futures for two months are about 30-35 cents per gallon lower than current prices, suggesting a decline.
AAA reported diesel prices hit a national average, a record high.
The coverage links the price surge to the six-month U.S.–Iran conflict.

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