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Gas prices nearing record highs in Middle Tennessee for Labor Day
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Sam Olsen , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points 14 per gallon, which is 14 cents above the previous Labor Day record. Gas prices are nearing record highs, with the average price in Tennessee at $3.
Gas prices are nearing record highs, with the average price in Tennessee at $3.83 per gallon. This is almost a dollar higher than the same time last year. A driver has reported having to cut back on spending, such as eating out, in order to afford his commute to work.
The national average gas price is currently $4.14 per gallon, which is 14 cents above the previous Labor Day record.
Further details on the impact of rising gas prices are available from the source, including information on Labor Day travel and road conditions.
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Category: News Published: September 4, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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