Global Politics Report Editorial

Gas prices reach Labor Day high amid Iran war

The average price of gas going into this Labor Day weekend reached a record holiday high compared to past years at $4.14 a gallon, according to a national tracking average from AAA. The previous record for Labor Day was $3.82 in 2012. The high price for fuel comes as diesel hit its highest price ever on Friday,…

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Source: The Hill

Politics desk: Foreign Policy

Published: Sep. 07, 2026 at 10:52 PM ET

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Original source: The Hill