Question 1

How much did gas cost in March 1979?

Accepted Answer

Gas cost $0.76 per gallon in March 1979, based on Gasoline, unleaded regular, per gallon/3.785 liters from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Average Price Data.

Question 2

What is $0.76 in March 1979 worth in 2026?

Accepted Answer

$0.76 in 1979 has about the same purchasing power as $3.46 in 2026, using CPI-U.

How much did gas cost in March 1979?

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