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⛽ Price of Gas in 2004

Nominal Cost (2004)

$1.88

Adjusted For Inflation (2024 Dollars)

$3.12

Verdict: Inflation Trap

Gas cost $1.88 in 2004. Adjusted for inflation, that's $3.12 today. The actual price today is $3.4510.5% more expensive.

⏱️ Labor Hours to Buy Gas

2004

0.1

hours of median work

Today

0.1

hours of median work

In 2004, a median earner worked 0.1 hours to buy gas. Today, it takes 0.1 hours. It is 1.0x easier to earn.

📈 Gas Price History

1984 2024