{"id":2654454,"date":"2026-09-04T06:40:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T10:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-on-pace-to-be-the-most-expensive-labor-day-in-us-history\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T06:41:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T10:41:49","slug":"gas-prices-on-pace-to-be-the-most-expensive-labor-day-in-us-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-on-pace-to-be-the-most-expensive-labor-day-in-us-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Gas prices: On pace to be the most expensive Labor Day in US history"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgas-prices-on-pace-to-be-the-most-expensive-labor-day-in-us-history%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2654454&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Gas prices in the United States are rapidly increasing, with the national average reaching $4.15 per gallon as of Friday.This marks a rise from $4.09 a month earlier and could set a new record high for Labor Day, surpassing the previous peak of $3.82 in 2012. Historically, the average has never exceeded $4. per gallon. The sharp increase is linked to geopolitical tensions, notably the conflict involving iran and issues surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, and elevated crude oil prices currently in the $90 range. Prices rose from $3.86 in june to over $4.19 in August. <\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump,who had previously campaigned on lowering gas prices and achieved a five-year low of $2.79 in January, now faces the challenge of rising costs. Recently, he announced a major oil deal with Venezuela, acquiring 65 billion barrels of oil, which he claims will significantly boost U.S.reserves, increase supply, and lower prices. Gas prices also vary regionally, with California having the highest average at $5.81 per gallon and Indiana the lowest at $3.45. The upcoming record-high prices for Labor Day highlight the ongoing geopolitical and economic influences on fuel costs.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The national average price for regular gas continues to rise on Friday, reaching $4.15 per gallon, according to AAA. It is an increase from a week ago, and also a month ago, when regular gas was $4.09 per gallon. If gas prices remain at the current level, they will set a record high for fuel costs on Labor Day. The previous <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gasprices.aaa.com\/\">record<\/a> from Sept. 3, 2012, was $3.82 per gallon. According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of regular gas has never exceeded the $4 per gallon price point in the country\u2019s history. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barring significant unforeseen circumstances and a rapid decrease in fuel costs, the record-high gas prices for Labor Day will be a dubious distinction for President Donald Trump, who campaigned on lowering gas prices nationwide. And, while he did accomplish that feat earlier in 2026, with gas prices setting a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4414350\/gas-prices-national-average-falls-to-2-79-per-gallon-for-first-time-in-nearly-five-years\/\">five-year low at $2.79 per gallon<\/a> on January 12, fuel costs have risen sharply since then. In May, the national average price for a gallon of gas reached its <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4577598\/gas-prices-rise-to-new-national-average-record-high-price-for-2026\/\">highest price for the year at $4.562 per gallon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4713553\/gas-prices-on-pace-to-be-the-most-expensive-labor-day-in-us-history\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Gas prices: On pace to be the most expensive Labor Day in US history<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/4709223\/healthcare-provided-by-non-human\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Are you ready to have healthcare provided by a non-human?<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/4709402\/bessent-blame-ukraine-strike-russia-energy-market-instability\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Bessent blames Ukraine strikes on Russia for global energy market instability<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 66.7% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/bdc07528-2e2b-416b-ba52-abf34cf63783?src=embed&#038;embed_type=responsive_iframe\" title=\"Gas Prices\" allowfullscreen allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gas prices have soared over the last two months, primarily due to the military conflict with Iran and the geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway in the Middle East through which approximately 20% of global oil transport passes. At the end of June, the national average price for gas was <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4628259\/gas-prices-drop-to-lowest-national-average-price-since-march\/\">$3.86 per gallon<\/a>, the lowest since March. By the time July concluded, the national average had increased to $4.06 per gallon, according to the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/dnav\/pet\/pet_pri_gnd_dcus_nus_m.htm\">United States Energy Information Administration<\/a>. Prices rose again in August to an average of $4.19 per gallon. Current gas pricing is closely linked to the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gasprices.aaa.com\/labor-day-on-track-to-set-record-at-the-pump\/\">high costs of crude oil which is currently in the $90 range<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The current high gas prices and likely new record high for Labor Day gas prices in the United States come a week after Trump announced a historic oil deal with Venezuela, stating the country <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4705005\/trump-venezuela-oil-deal-65-billion-barrels-in-reserves\/\">acquired 65 billion barrels of oil from Venezuela<\/a>, a quantity that would more than double the current amount in the country\u2019s reserves. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!\u201d Trump <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/117175567133618952\">posted<\/a> on Truth Social on Aug. 28.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans, long into the future, while helping to continue to set Venezuela on a course toward Tremendous Success and Great Prosperity,\u201d the president added. \u201cThis Transaction will greatly strengthen the already growing relationship between Venezuela and the United States!\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/4712733\/chris-wright-venezuelan-crude-fill-strategic-petroleum-reserve\/\"><strong>CHRIS WRIGHT EXPLAINS HOW VENEZUELAN CRUDE WILL \u2018FILL\u2019 THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gas-prices\/\">Gas prices<\/a> vary by region, with states on the West Coast typically having the highest prices in the nation. For the last two years, the lowest gas prices have usually been found in states in the South or Midwest. Before military operations began in Iran, most of the states with the lowest gas prices in the country were along the Gulf of America region. That has since changed. <\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 66.7% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/9f7e7959-0223-42b8-b5f6-3191856ffbff?src=embed&#038;embed_type=responsive_iframe\" title=\"Crude oil prices since Jan 28\" allowfullscreen allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indiana has the lowest gas prices in the nation. The Hoosier State has a statewide average of $3.45 per gallon for regular gas on Friday, with Texas following at $3.69. Oklahoma, which was the state with the lowest gas prices in the country for much of the last two years, is next, with a statewide average of $3.71. This is followed by Mississippi at $3.73 per gallon and then Louisiana at $3.77.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">California has the highest fuel costs in the country, with a statewide average of $5.81 per gallon. Next is Washington state, overtaking Hawaii for the state with the second-highest gas prices in the country, with a statewide average of $5.48 per gallon. The Aloha State is next at $5.42 per gallon. This is followed by two states hovering at the $ 5-per-gallon threshold: Alaska at $5.004 per gallon and Oregon at $4.995 per gallon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gas prices hit record highs, reaching $4.15 per gallon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2654455,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-collage-8veac223h-1764155714016-e1772027256367.jpg?1766159359&amp;w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[34477,32544,85117,43138,38981],"class_list":["post-2654454","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-fuel-costs","tag-gas-prices","tag-labor-day-2023","tag-travel-expenses","tag-us-economy"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-collage-8veac223h-1764155714016-e1772027256367.jpg?1766159359&amp;w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2654454","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2654454"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2654454\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2654458,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2654454\/revisions\/2654458"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2654455"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2654454"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2654454"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2654454"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}