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⛽ Price of Gas in 1989

Nominal Cost (1989)

$1.02

Adjusted For Inflation (2024 Dollars)

$2.59

Verdict: Inflation Trap

Gas cost $1.02 in 1989. Adjusted for inflation, that's $2.59 today. The actual price today is $3.4533.3% 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