Gas Prices Surge Ahead of Labor Day | Oklahoma City News

Gas prices are soaring to record highs this Labor Day weekend, hitting $4.03 a gallon nationwide — up sharply from last year — fueled by Middle East tensions and reduced Russian refining capacity. This disconnect between crude oil and pump prices is pushing refining margins to unprecedented levels, with experts warning fuel costs could stay elevated through fall, even sending diesel prices higher. While Oklahoma’s average sits slightly below the national average at $3.64, travel isn’t slowing — thanks to lower prices earlier in the year that encouraged summer road trips. With extreme heat still gripping the country, don’t forget to check your coolant levels to keep your AC running and engine cool. 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/d50be35ae017b20e