Gas Prices Hit Record High This Labor Day | Portland Maine News

Gas prices hit historic highs this Labor Day weekend—with the national average at $4.14 a gallon and Maine topping it at $4.18—driven by soaring crude oil costs and global tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, airports brace for their busiest Labor Day ever, screening 17 million travelers as summer demand dips but fuel costs refuse to budge. This marks the first time since 2012 that gas prices have shattered previous Labor Day records, proving how global events ripple through everyday commutes. 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/e9cf0ba5de4e58c2