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⛽ Price of Gas in 1999

Nominal Cost (1999)

$1.17

Adjusted For Inflation (2024 Dollars)

$2.19

Verdict: Inflation Trap

Gas cost $1.17 in 1999. Adjusted for inflation, that's $2.19 today. The actual price today is $3.4557.2% more expensive.

⏱️ Labor Hours to Buy Gas

1999

0.1

hours of median work

Today

0.1

hours of median work

In 1999, a median earner worked 0.1 hours to buy gas. Today, it takes 0.1 hours. It is 1.4x harder to earn.

📈 Gas Price History

1984 2024