BLS average price
How much did gas cost in 1985?
Gas averaged $1.20 per gallon in 1985.
Gas prices over time
Annual BLS average prices. The highlighted point marks 1985.
Related historical prices
Monthly gas prices in 1985
January 1985
$1.15 per gallon
February 1985
$1.13 per gallon
March 1985
$1.16 per gallon
April 1985
$1.21 per gallon
May 1985
$1.23 per gallon
June 1985
$1.24 per gallon
July 1985
$1.24 per gallon
August 1985
$1.23 per gallon
September 1985
$1.22 per gallon
October 1985
$1.20 per gallon
November 1985
$1.21 per gallon
December 1985
$1.21 per gallon