Labor Day Gas Prices & Travel Tips | Colorado Springs News

This Labor Day weekend is setting a new record for gas prices—with the national average hitting $4.13 per gallon, the first time it’s ever topped $4.00 for a holiday. While states like Indiana offer temporary tax breaks to ease the blow, cross-state travelers brace for sticker shock. AAA warns Friday afternoon and evening are peak traffic times, with Sunday being the smartest day to hit the road. Despite the cost, nearly 50 million Americans are still planning trips, with Seattle, Orlando, Denver, and NYC leading the pack. Gas up wisely—and budget accordingly. 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/956f1072f44f90f1