Price then and now #1
What did a gallon of regular gas cost back in 1989? I can still see the young fellow at the full-service station wiping my windshield while the pump hummed along, and I never once checked the total before handing over my money. What's your best guess for back then, and how does it compare with what you paid this week?
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In 1989, a gallon of regular gas cost about $1.02 on average. In 2025: $3.26. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU000074714.
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Price then and now #2
In 1984, a dozen eggs came home in a paper sack, and the cashier would often ask how your week was going while she gently checked that none were cracked. What do you think that carton cost back then, and how does it compare with what you pay today?
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In 1984, a dozen eggs cost about $1.00 on average. In 2025: $4.25. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000708111.
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