Gas Prices Surge as Travel Soars | Salt Lake City News

Gas prices hit record highs this Labor Day—$4.14 a gallon, up over a dollar from last year and surpassing the 2012 peak—driven by geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and global supply disruptions. Families are cutting back on travel, especially with rising costs like new baby expenses, while diesel prices soar, impacting deliveries and trucking. Refineries are maxed out, extreme weather looms, and global issues like Ukrainian drone strikes and China’s declining output keep prices volatile. Still, savvy drivers can save by using gas price apps to find cheaper stations—small wins that add up. 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/6ff71a61fa2e9d42