US Gas Prices Reach Record High on Labor Day Amid Iran Conflict
The national average price for regular gasoline reached a record high of $4.15 per gallon on Labor Day, according to AAA.
This surpasses the previous Labor Day record of $3.82 per gallon set in 2012.
Higher crude oil prices are one of the main reasons gas prices remain elevated, with Brent crude trading at around $97 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate at $92 per barrel.
The Iran war has disrupted global oil supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a critical route for oil tankers.