Gas and Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs | Tampa News

Gas prices are poised to smash a Labor Day record this weekend, with diesel hitting an all-time high—sending shockwaves through your wallet and beyond the pump. As summer travel winds down, demand should dip—but instead, prices hover around $4 a gallon, fueled by escalating tensions in Iran and the perilous Strait of Hormuz. Diesel at $5.85 a gallon is crippling trucking, shipping, and rail freight, forcing small businesses to choose between absorbing costs or hiking prices ahead of the holiday rush. For drivers and shop owners alike, this isn’t just about fuel—it’s about survival. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a478430bfdc36608