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⛽ Price of Gas in 1985

Nominal Cost (1985)

$1.20

Adjusted For Inflation (2024 Dollars)

$3.50

Verdict: Better Value

Gas cost $1.20 in 1985. Adjusted for inflation, that's $3.50 today. The actual price today is $3.451.6% cheaper.

⏱️ Labor Hours to Buy Gas

1985

0.1

hours of median work

Today

0.1

hours of median work

In 1985, a median earner worked 0.1 hours to buy gas. Today, it takes 0.1 hours. It is 1.2x easier to earn.

📈 Gas Price History

1984 2024