Record Labor Day Gas Prices Are Hitting Drivers, And Lubbock Is A City Where That Matters Fast

Record Labor Day Gas Prices Are Hitting Drivers, And Lubbock Is A City Where That Matters Fast

Americans are heading into Labor Day weekend with the highest gasoline prices ever recorded for the holiday period. The national average is expected to reach about $4.03 per gallon as crude oil prices rise above $90 amid conflict in the Middle East and other global supply problems. West Texas residents can feel those increases differently than people in cities with extensive public transportation because driving remains essential for work, school, shopping and travel across the region. Diesel prices have also climbed, adding another concern for trucking, agriculture and businesses that depend heavily on transportation.

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