Maine Gas Prices Hit Record High | Portland Maine News

Gas prices in Maine are hitting record highs ahead of Labor Day, with regular unleaded at $4.16 a gallon — up from $3+ last year and climbing daily since Memorial Day. The national average mirrors the surge at $4.14, driven by volatile crude oil prices near $90 a barrel. This summer’s relentless spike, fueled by global tensions like the Iran conflict, marks the first time gas has averaged over $4 every day in August — and diesel is even higher, nearing $6.40. With holidays looming, wallets are taking a beating as global oil markets continue to push prices upward. 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/0afa70e99df9dc9d