When did gas hit $1.00 a gallon?
While gas stayed below a dollar from 1929 until 1980 (a period of 51 years) it doubled in the four years from 1979 to 1983. I guess we showed them. To be fair it did go back down slightly in the late 1980’s, but after that, a dollar a gallon gas was just a fond memory.
What was the price of gas in the 1950’s?
Those who were set back an average of $2.51 per gallon last year long for the $0.16 Americans paid 80 years ago.
What was the price of gas in 1962?
Supporting Information
| Year | Retail Gasoline Price (Current dollars/gallon) | Retail Gasoline Price (Constant 2015 dollars/gallon) |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 0.31 | 1.88 |
| 1963 | 0.30 | 1.84 |
| 1964 | 0.30 | 1.82 |
| 1965 | 0.31 | 1.83 |
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Mar 7, 2016
What was the price of gasoline in 1946?
The Price of Life in the United States: 1946 vs. 2006
| Item | 1946 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Gallon of Gasoline | $0.21 | $3.03 |
| Gallon of Milk | $0.67 | $3.23 |
| 1 Dozen Eggs | $0.59 | $0.98 |
| Loaf of White Bread | $0.10 | $0.97 |
How much was gas in 1940?
Supporting Information
| Year | Gasoline Price (Current dollars/gallon) | Gasoline Price (Constant 2011 dollars/gallon) |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 0.18 | 2.40 |
| 1941 | 0.19 | 2.35 |
| 1942 | 0.20 | 2.31 |
| 1943 | 0.21 | 2.20 |
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Aug 20, 2012