Gas prices in the United States have hit a record high for the Labor Day weekend. American drivers are paying more to fill up their vehicles this holiday than ever before, marking a national high for the period.
The average price for regular gasoline has reached $4.14 per gallon. This price is nearly $1 higher than it was last year and exceeds the previous Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 set in 2012.
The surge in fuel costs is attributed to more expensive crude oil and supply disruptions in Russia and the Middle East. These issues have tightened global markets, leading to the current record prices at the pump.