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jacka123 Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,948 Points:1,279,965 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 8:39:00 AM Ignore jacka123 Report Abuse I just saw a chart that showed gas was 89.1 in March of 1999. I would suppose it would depend on where you lived, since it really varies between states. I can remember when I moved to Maryland, which was in 1999, that a new convenience store opened accross the state line in Delaware, the 2 convenience stores were competing with each other, and it got down to 89 cents. And that probably would have been right around March of 1999. So I think that was pretty accurate. Hard to believe it was only 13 years ago. As far as I remember, it was only below $1.00 for a couple months.

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I just saw a chart that showed gas was 89.1 in March of 1999. I would suppose it would depend on where you lived, since it really varies between states. I can remember when I moved to Maryland, which was in 1999, that a new convenience store opened accross the state line in Delaware, the 2 convenience stores were competing with each other, and it got down to 89 cents. And that probably would have been right around March of 1999. So I think that was pretty accurate. Hard to believe it was only 13 years ago. As far as I remember, it was only below $1.00 for a couple months.

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BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,155 Points:421,350 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2013 10:09:05 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Depends on the location, since it probably is today in Venezuela or Saudi Arabia. However, I recall paying over the $1 mark in Florida in summer of 1999 but also 99.9 cents in parts of Georgia.
beachd8 All-Star Author Orange County Posts:765 Points:117,485 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2013 8:25:47 PM Ignore beachd8 Report Abuse About 1990 in the Monterey and San Jose areas. It was under a dollar on base (no state tax) and just over a dollar off base. Gas price historical data is reported by the US Enery Information Administration on this website: /dnav/pet/pet_pri_gnd_dcus_nus_w.htm It's particularly handy for folks who don't keep receipts and need to recreate their fuel expenses at tax time.
LauraLea5 All-Star Author Ontario Posts:779 Points:439,085 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2013 2:10:08 AM Ignore LauraLea5 Report Abuse Love Delta 258s answer...
PithyOpiner Champion Author Stockton Posts:16,220 Points:1,599,495 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2013 3:39:57 PM Ignore PithyOpiner Report Abuse Delta258, I believe that shortly after Jesus was born (by the way, his name was Yeshua, not Jesus) cars ran on electricity, not gasoline. The reason for that is that there were no gasoline stations to despense gas.
Delta258 Sophomore Author Fresno Posts:106 Points:21,110 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2013 7:00:34 AM Ignore Delta258 Report Abuse shortly after jesus was born
Boyrr Champion Author Allentown Posts:15,188 Points:3,165,770 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2013 6:41:31 AM Ignore Boyrr Report Abuse to find that you need Mr. Peabody's WayBack Machine
tdioiler All-Star Author Detroit Posts:895 Points:421,625 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 9:57:13 PM Ignore tdioiler Report Abuse 1987
lissyking Veteran Author Miami Posts:400 Points:124,890 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 9:06:22 PM Ignore lissyking Report Abuse wow, long time ago
Saab93turbo Veteran Author Washington Posts:485 Points:85,235 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 8:17:19 PM Ignore Saab93turbo Report Abuse I remember it was sometime in the 1999-2001 range.
borsht All-Star Author Oakland Posts:805 Points:192,000 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 7:22:34 PM Ignore borsht Report Abuse gasoline seems to out run the 10 x 1st class postage stamps/ gallon. In 1958 the average price of gasoline was ~0.26/ gallon and postage stamps ended the 3cent price and went to 4 cents. The cost of hamburger meat has taken off like a rocket. Now $4/pound.
luvmyburgi Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,841 Points:962,170 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 6:27:48 PM Ignore luvmyburgi Report Abuse along time ago.
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,252 Points:538,100 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 5:39:28 PM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse Try that failed link as a cut-and-paste: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/facts/2005/fcvt_fotw364.html
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,252 Points:538,100 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 5:37:50 PM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse According to U.S. Dept. Of Energy, that would be 1979 ($.86). Note that in constant 2005 dollars (already degraded significantly), that would be equivalent to $2.28 in spending value. Interesting they give us a mid-Bush comparison point, and not the current Obama one. Also, this price history (and it's adjustment for inflation) is from the D.O.E. If you trust the Government in general --and this Administration in particular-- then "hooray for you!" May I point out that the current Sec'y. of Energy, Stephen Chu, has said that he wants US gas prices "more in line" with European ones. This will be done by manipulation and suppression of domestic petroleum and manipulation of the data. Remember: we have to "invest" in "sustainable energy!" *a favorite expression of my new Senator, Elizabeth Warren.
xbAG Veteran Author California Posts:398 Points:213,015 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 4:00:43 PM Ignore xbAG Report Abuse In high school, Santa Barbara, mid 1960's. We got gas one quarter at a time while we cruised State st.
PithyOpiner Champion Author Stockton Posts:16,220 Points:1,599,495 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 3:00:15 PM Ignore PithyOpiner Report Abuse I remember paying around 60 cents in the late 60's after I got out of the Army. After that it is all a blur on how it got to where it is now.
alphanyr Champion Author Connecticut Posts:4,845 Points:677,700 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 9:55:29 AM Ignore alphanyr Report Abuse in the 70's?
gougenator Champion Author Dallas Posts:29,870 Points:3,246,875 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 9:48:56 AM Ignore gougenator Report Abuse Jan 2002 ,,Tulsa had like 78 cents ,Dallas 95-99 cents and this was a short 10 yrs ago!!! my what has happen during this past 10 years pretty much changed the scope of prices
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,798 Points:2,897,560 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 5:12:32 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse We had it below $1.00 in the late 90s briefly. That is where it needs to be now.
emtrob2012 All-Star Author Myrtle Beach Posts:919 Points:151,880 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 12:33:56 AM Ignore emtrob2012 Report Abuse prob around 1989
sjhman Veteran Author Atlanta Posts:410 Points:278,420 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2013 12:02:24 AM Ignore sjhman Report Abuse Wow
EvPv Champion Author Maine Posts:1,043 Points:266,675 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 4:05:15 PM Ignore EvPv Report Abuse I agree on the CPM being important Houckster.
AFOS Champion Author Chicago Posts:30,419 Points:3,075,090 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 2:10:07 PM Ignore AFOS Report Abuse I remember paying .799 once in early February 1999 so the <$1 prices might have lasted until March around here. Got as low as $1.129 near me in January of 2002 but there were sub $1 prices in Illinois
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,347 Points:693,500 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 12:15:00 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse Those who complain about the high price of gas should also consider what that gas buys. At the prices we're paying now, the US/Canada domestic energy production system can compete with imported oil. It can't when we're paying $2 a gallon. Domestic energy production keeps our dollars at home (reducing our trade deficit) and creates jobs here. The more domestic production we have the less we're vulnerable to supply disruptions like the Arab oil embargo and terrorist activity in the Middle East and Africa. So buy a vehicle with the best fuel efficiency that meets your needs and learn to drive efficiently. It's the cost per mile that really counts and if you compare the type of vehicle available in 1999 with one today with increased fuel efficiency, you might find the CPM is not that much worse.
PDN57 All-Star Author San Bernardino Posts:727 Points:137,795 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 10:50:06 AM Ignore PDN57 Report Abuse Does it really matter as it will never happen again those days are loooooooong goneeeee
EdPG Champion Author Boston Posts:12,193 Points:2,670,935 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 10:24:49 AM Ignore EdPG Report Abuse In 1958 gas was 16.9 cents/gal.
ZZZoop Champion Author Virginia Posts:16,382 Points:3,128,185 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 9:56:03 AM Ignore ZZZoop Report Abuse According to EIA data, the last time the US average price for regular gas was under $1/gal was the week of 3/15/1999. Gas prices stayed in the vicinity of $1/gal for most of the 1990s.
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,985 Points:1,878,615 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 9:44:17 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse A long long time ago.
MIT05 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,177 Points:1,393,275 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 9:38:12 AM Ignore MIT05 Report Abuse Same here.
jacka123 Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,948 Points:1,279,965 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 9:04:09 AM Ignore jacka123 Report Abuse I would say at the time I'm talking about, the average gas price was probably more like $1.40, and possibly over $2.00 in California and certain other states. Some of you people have a lousy memory. I just copied this from another web site: "In 1999, the US national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline was $1.17 ", you probably won't believe that one either, do some searches and you'll find out it is true.
jason54915 Champion Author Appleton Posts:11,741 Points:2,610,520 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 8:50:22 AM Ignore jason54915 Report Abuse LMAO! Is this a joke?
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:14,055 Points:2,448,025 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 8:42:48 AM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse I can't remember the last time that I paid under $1 for a gallon of gasoline, but looking it up only feels unreal to me.