When I bought my first car in 1973 the average gas price in my area was 30 to 35 cents a gallon. And there was one self serve station that sold at 25 cents a gallon. But then I only made $1.75 an hour working part time (I was a high school senior at the time).
Then we had the gas crisis a little later in the 70’s and that started the up hill run on gas prices that we still see today. Once the gas companies found out how easy it was to gouge the public there was no going back.
And we still have lower prices than other countries. My memories of living in Italy include gas prices per liter that were roughly what we paid per gallon. For the seriously math impaired you can equate a liter to be close to a quart. So complain all you want about our prices in the US but it could be much, much worse.
People sitting in a bar or at a ballgame complaining about the cost of gasoline. All while paying ridiculously high prices for a beer and snacks. Of course, tickets as well for any entertainment.
Qiset 10 days ago
Just bought some stamps. 73 cents each.
awcoffman 9 days ago
People keep touting secret technology that lets engines burn water, which costs more per gallon than gas.
Robert Miller Premium Member 9 days ago
2005 comic, 2024 prices…shows how much things have gone up. If I knew now back in 2005, I would’ve saved more money…
sml7291 Premium Member 9 days ago
When I bought my first car in 1973 the average gas price in my area was 30 to 35 cents a gallon. And there was one self serve station that sold at 25 cents a gallon. But then I only made $1.75 an hour working part time (I was a high school senior at the time).
Then we had the gas crisis a little later in the 70’s and that started the up hill run on gas prices that we still see today. Once the gas companies found out how easy it was to gouge the public there was no going back.
And we still have lower prices than other countries. My memories of living in Italy include gas prices per liter that were roughly what we paid per gallon. For the seriously math impaired you can equate a liter to be close to a quart. So complain all you want about our prices in the US but it could be much, much worse.
sincavage05 9 days ago
It’s all perspective. Anyone remember penny candy?
gozirra2 Premium Member 9 days ago
People sitting in a bar or at a ballgame complaining about the cost of gasoline. All while paying ridiculously high prices for a beer and snacks. Of course, tickets as well for any entertainment.