US gas prices on track to top $4 per gallon on Labor Day for first time

*US gas prices on track for record $4+ Labor Day weekend* U.S. gasoline prices are projected to exceed $4 per gallon over Labor Day weekend for the first time, according to industry data cited by CNBC. The milestone would mark the most expensive holiday driving period on record, adding to consumer inflation concerns. The forecast is based on current wholesale and retail trends; official data will be released by the Energy Information Administration later this week.