Episode Details

Gas prices are hitting record highs this Labor Day, soaring to $4.14 a gallon—31 cents up from the previous peak in 2012. Despite lower travel demand, prices aren’t dipping thanks to stubbornly high crude oil costs near $90 a barrel. Global tensions, especially in the Strait of Hormuz, are fueling the spike, making road trips more expensive and stressful for drivers like Mitch McLain, who’s feeling the pinch on every fill-up. This isn’t just a seasonal blip—it’s reshaping holiday travel budgets across the country.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/b776f01bc8673857