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Gas Prices Soar as Travel Peaks | Chicago News
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- Sep 7, 2026
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- 105
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Summary
Gas prices hit record highs this Labor Day weekend, with Chicago drivers paying nearly $5.60 a gallon and the national average climbing to $4.14 — 30 cents more than the previous record set in 2012. Diesel topped $5.90, and AAA says the average fill-up cost drivers over $13 more than last year. Travel surged as Midway Airport saw nearly 58,000 passengers on Monday and O’Hare its busiest day on Sunday, with peak traffic between 2 and 5 PM. Meanwhile, Chicago’s beaches officially closed at 7 PM Monday, ending the season without lifeguards on duty — perfect for those choosing to stay home instead of hit the road. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/44d288ec0eb20c02