Gas Prices Hit Record High This Labor Day | Colorado Springs News

Gas prices are hitting record highs this Labor Day weekend—with the national average at $4.14 a gallon and Colorado drivers paying $4.26. Rural areas like Routt and Pitkin Counties are even worse, topping $5.29 and $5.77 respectively. AAA’s Skyler McKinley blames global tensions and trade disruptions with Canada and Mexico—our top oil sources—not the Middle East. While travel demand is up, fewer people can afford to go, and McKinley urges early departures Friday and Monday to dodge traffic and save cash. 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/05dbc7cdf8ce0143