Gas Prices Surge Amid Global Tensions | Huntsville News

Gas prices hit a record high for Labor Day, soaring past $4 a gallon nationwide—and Alabama’s average, while slightly lower, still marks a painful jump from last year. Driven by crude oil hitting $90 a barrel due to global tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, everyday costs are spiraling. Stories like Ariel Harris, a med student balancing school and family, reveal how rent, groceries, and even commuting are becoming impossible to manage. With summer travel winding down, we’d normally expect prices to dip in September—but with oil costs stubbornly high, that relief might not come this year. For millions, the squeeze just keeps tightening. 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/79c11c088a496481