Record Labor Day gas prices strain Massachusetts drivers' budgets

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Gas prices hit record highs for Labor Day weekend in Massachusetts, straining budgets for drivers like nurse Libby Cornacchio, who struggles to afford her commute and holiday travel. GasBuddy predicts the average gallon will exceed $4, the highest ever for the holiday, driven by six consecutive months of rising costs linked to the war with Iran. Drivers report paying $4.57 for regular gas and spending up to $600 monthly. AAA notes prices typically drop this time of year but are instead heating up, adding burden to residents like Cornacchio, who is reconsidering travel plans and hesitant to seek help for the unexpected expense.


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