Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues
📍 How it ended
During the Labor Day weekend, gas prices surged to record highs across several U.S. markets—including San Diego County, Massachusetts, Arizona, Philadelphia, West Michigan and Watertown—as reports cited the Iran war and refinery issues as driving factors. Drivers expressed frustration with the elevated costs.
Epilogue added 1h ago, after coverage quieted.
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Coverage (18)
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Gas Prices Make Substantial Jump WDEL · 7d ago
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Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in U.S. due to Iran War and refinery issues NBC News · 7d ago broke it first
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