Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues
Gas prices in the U.S. have hit a record high for Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.14 per gallon
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Labor Day weekend gas prices hit record high
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Gas prices in the U.S. reached record highs for Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.14 per gallon nationwide, with California experiencing particularly severe increases where prices regularly exceeded $6 per gallon. ABC News attributed the spike to Iran tensions and refinery issues, while CBS News emphasized the disproportionate impact on California consumers.
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Labor Day weekend gas prices hit record high
Labor Day weekend gas prices have never been higher, and Californians are feeling the sticker shock more than most in the U.S., as prices regularly top $6 per gallon. Mark Strassmann is in Los Angeles with the latest.