What were gas prices when you first started driving?

When I got my first driver's license in 1994, gas was $1.15. If we adjust that for inflation, it would be $2.26 in 2022 dollars.

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TrunkZ · 56-60, M

Not sure what they were when I started driving, but the lowest I recall seeing when I was a kid was 36 cents /gallon

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@TrunkZ when I first started high school gas averaged about 21-22 Cents a gallon at the gas stations near the high school. there were 3 at one intersection and they would have gas wars and it would go down to 17 or 18 cents a gallon sometimes. By the time i was a senior and had a car the price has skyrocketed to 59 cents a gallon…that sucked because wages remained the same.

TrunkZ · 56-60, M

@cherokeepatti I remember gas stations used to give free gifts like glassware when you'd fill up at the station

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

@TrunkZ They would wash your windshield and rear window and if you wanted them to they’d check your tires and add air if they needed it and also check the oil for you. A lot of service while they were filling it up. Now what do we get? Nothing.