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Record-breaking Labor Day gas prices: See which counties are paying the most
Diesel is up 58% from last year and hit an all-time high, while AAA says regular gas averages $4.15 nationwide.
- On Friday, Labor Day fuel prices reached record highs as diesel hit an all-time peak of $5.85 per gallon, while regular gas averaged $4.15 nationwide, according to AAA data.
- Prices are 30% higher this Labor Day than last year, largely due to the war in Iran, with every county showing data experiencing cost increases since the conflict began.
- Wyoming experienced the greatest percent increase at 59%, while Utah, Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, and Oklahoma all recorded increases exceeding 50% between Feb. 28 and Sept. 4.
- While California often attracts attention for steep prices, residents are paying about 25% more since Israel launched initial strikes, marking one of the lowest percentage increases nationwide.
- Drivers planning travel this holiday weekend face higher costs regardless of destination; SUVs hold 16-21 gallons and trucks exceed 30 gallons, according to Edmunds, affecting fuel budgets significantly.
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