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Gas Prices Hit Record

Labor Day travelers pay 30% more at the pump

Gas Prices Hit Record
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  1. Trump administration considers diesel export ban to address record-high prices.

  2. Diesel prices hit a record $6.40 a gallon, with some states exceeding $7.

  3. Diesel prices hit $6.31 per gallon, a new record high.

  4. Americans have spent $109.2 billion more on gas and diesel since March.

  5. Americans have spent $109.2 billion more on gas and diesel since March.

  6. Americans have spent $109.2 billion more on gas and diesel since March.

  7. US households have spent $101.1 billion in excess fuel costs since the conflict began.

  8. US households have seen a $772 hit due to high gas and diesel prices.

  9. US households have spent $101.1 billion in excess fuel costs since the conflict began.

  10. US households have spent $101.1 billion in excess fuel costs since the conflict began.

  11. US households have spent $101.1 billion in excess fuel costs since the conflict began.

  12. US households have spent $101.1 billion in excess fuel costs since the conflict began.

  13. US households have spent $101.1 billion in excess fuel costs since the conflict with Iran began.

  14. Diesel hit a record national average of $5.85 a gallon.

  15. Diesel hit a record national average of $5.85 a gallon.

  16. Diesel hit a record national average of $5.85 a gallon.

  17. Diesel hit a record national average of $5.85 a gallon.

  18. Diesel hit a record national average of $5.85 a gallon.

  19. Diesel hit a national average of $5.85 a gallon, a record.

  20. National average gasoline price reached $4.13 per gallon on Thursday.

  21. Story published. Labor Day travelers pay 30% more at the pump

Americans faced record-high gasoline prices over the Labor Day Weekend, according to reports. The high prices are affecting consumers during a typically busy travel period.

The record-high prices are a significant concern for consumers, who are already dealing with the financial strain of traveling during the holiday weekend.

## Why it matters The high gasoline prices have significant implications for consumers and the economy as a whole. The Labor Day Weekend is typically a busy travel period, and the high prices may affect people's ability to travel and spend money.

The record-high gasoline prices are a notable development in the US markets, and it will be important to monitor how they impact consumer behavior and the economy in the coming weeks.

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