⛽ Price of Gas in 1989
Verdict: Inflation Trap
Gas cost $1.02 in 1989. Adjusted for inflation, that's $2.59 today. The actual price today is $3.45 — 33.3% more expensive.
⏱️ Labor Hours to Buy Gas
1989
0.1
hours of median work
Today
0.1
hours of median work
In 1989, a median earner worked 0.1 hours to buy gas. Today, it takes 0.1 hours. It is 1.2x harder to earn.
📈 Gas Price History
1984
2024