Record Breaking Gas Prices: The Unwelcome Labor Day Guest The Labor Day weekend is typically marked by road trips, backyard barbecues, and last minute getaways.
But this year, record breaking gas prices have cast a shadow over these plans, making it a holiday season unlike any other. The national average for regular gasoline has reached $4.
14 per gallon, a 97 cent increase from last year's Labor Day average and 32 cents above the previous record set in 2012. Diesel prices have also broken through the $5 barrier, reaching an all time high of $5.