Labor Day Fuel Frenzy: When High Prices Meet Higher Stakes As Americans prepare for their traditional end of summer getaway, this year's Labor Day weekend is shaping up to be a grueling test of wills – and wallets.
Gas prices are surging ahead of the holiday, with diesel reaching an all time high of $5. 85 per gallon, according to AAA data. The national average for regular gasoline has climbed to $4.
14 per gallon, up 4 cents from last week.