⛽ Price of Gas in 1986
Verdict: Inflation Trap
Gas cost $0.93 in 1986. Adjusted for inflation, that's $2.65 today. The actual price today is $3.45 — 30.0% more expensive.
⏱️ Labor Hours to Buy Gas
1986
0.1
hours of median work
Today
0.1
hours of median work
In 1986, a median earner worked 0.1 hours to buy gas. Today, it takes 0.1 hours. It is 1.1x harder to earn.
📈 Gas Price History
1984
2024