How much did gas cost when gas fulled cars were first invented? Please help!

Question

Thnx!

Answer 1

I'm not really sure how far back to go, but in 1919, gasoline cost 25 cents per gallon.

That's equivalent to $3.42 today.

In 1940, the average price was just 18 cents per gallon, or the equivalent of $2.66 today. The lower price was probably due to a combination of reduced demand during the Depression, and more efficient drilling and refining procedures.

Answer 2

I'm not old enough to remember the early days of the automobile, but I recall reading somewhere that gasoline was a nickel a gallon early on. I started driving in 1963, and Esso gas was 17 cents for regular, 19 cents for mid grade, and 21 cents for high test. That's a fact !

Answer 3

My grandmother said it cost about 10cents per gallon!

Answer 4

Well, less than 16cents. probably 10 cents a gallon.

Answer 5

27 Cents a gallon in 1949 = to $1.64 today

http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/aer/txt/ptb0...

16 cents in 1920 in our local paper in microfilm, BUT the big problem was finding a gas station.

The AAA book from 1920 for Ohio lists every gas station along commonly travled routes ie Cleveland to Pittsburgh or Columbus.