What Gas Cost the Year You Were Born (1929–2020)

Gas prices are one of the most visible indicators of inflation in the United States, and they can change quickly depending on global events, oil production, and consumer demand. Because gasoline is such an everyday expense, even small increases can have a noticeable impact on household budgets.

Americans began paying closer attention to gas prices after the Arab oil embargo of 1973–74, when the average price of gasoline jumped from about 34 cents to 84 cents per gallon and fuel shortages led to rationing in many states. Since then, prices have continued to fluctuate. Gas first topped $1 per gallon in 1980, rose above $2 in 2005, and crossed $3 for the first time in 2008.

Many factors influence the price drivers see at the pump. Oil production, refining capacity, global supply and demand, transportation costs, and even financial market activity can all play a role in determining how much gasoline costs in any given year.

Methodology:
To determine the average cost of gasoline each year since 1929, we reviewed historical data from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
For the average U.S. gasoline price from 1929 through 1993, we used the Average Historical Annual Gasoline Pump Price report published by the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy. Prices from 1994 through 2020 were sourced from the EIA's historical annual gasoline price data.
Additional data on annual U.S. gas consumption, oil production, crude oil imports, and the average price of a barrel of oil also came from the EIA. Per-capita gasoline consumption figures were calculated using historical U.S. Census Bureau population data compiled by USAFacts.org. Inflation adjustments were made using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index, with all prices converted to 2015 dollars.

1929

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.21 ($3.59 — 23. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.30 ($21.74 — 81. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.0 billion barrels — 88. most since 1929

1930

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.20 ($3.50 — 26. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.20 ($20.85 — 86. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 898.0 million barrels — 92. most since 1929

1931

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.17 ($3.27 — 37. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $0.70 ($12.51 — 94. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 851.1 million barrels — 93. most since 1929

1932

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.18 ($3.85 — 17. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $0.90 ($18.58 — 92. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 785.2 million barrels — 94. most since 1929

1933

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.18 ($4.05 — 13. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $0.70 ($15.08 — 93. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 905.7 million barrels — 91. most since 1929

1934

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.19 ($4.15 — 9. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.00 ($21.84 — 80. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 908.1 million barrels — 90. most since 1929

1935

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.19 ($4.06 — 12. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.00 ($20.72 — 87. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 993.9 million barrels — 89. most since 1929

1936

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.19 ($4.00 — 15. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.10 ($22.95 — 78. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.1 billion barrels — 87. most since 1929

1937

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.20 ($4.06 — 10. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.20 ($23.98 — 75. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.3 billion barrels — 84. most since 1929

1938

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.20 ($4.15 — 8. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.10 ($23.45 — 77. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.2 billion barrels — 86. most since 1929

1939

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.19 ($4.00 — 15. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.00 ($21.48 — 82. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.3 billion barrels — 85. most since 1929

1940

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.18 ($3.76 — 21. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.00 ($21.32 — 84. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.5 billion barrels — 81. most since 1929

1941

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.19 ($3.78 — 20. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.10 ($22.70 — 79. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.4 billion barrels — 82. most since 1929

1942

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.20 ($3.59 — 24. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.20 ($21.37 — 83. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.4 billion barrels — 83. most since 1929

1943

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.21 ($3.55 — 25. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.20 ($20.30 — 88. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.5 billion barrels — 80. most since 1929

1944

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.21 ($3.49 — 27. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: N/A
Per capita gas consumption: N/A
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.20 ($20.12 — 89. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.7 billion barrels — 79. most since 1929

1945

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.21 ($3.41 — 30. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 24.3 billion gallons — 78. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 173.9 gallons — 78. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.20 ($19.84 — 90. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.7 billion barrels — 78. most since 1929

1946

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.21 ($3.15 — 45. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 30.3 billion gallons — 77. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 214.6 gallons — 77. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.40 ($21.16 — 85. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.7 billion barrels — 77. most since 1929

1947

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.23 ($3.02 — 57. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 32.5 billion gallons — 76. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 225.4 gallons — 76. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $1.90 ($25.33 — 70. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.9 billion barrels — 72. most since 1929

1948

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.26 ($3.16 — 43. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 35.1 billion gallons — 75. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 239 gallons — 75. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.60 ($31.57 — 44. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.0 billion barrels — 66. most since 1929

1949

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.27 ($3.32 — 33. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 36.9 billion gallons — 74. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 247.7 gallons — 74. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.50 ($31.23 — 46. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.8 billion barrels — 75. most since 1929

1950

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.27 ($3.28 — 35. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 40.1 billion gallons — 73. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 263.3 gallons — 73. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.50 ($30.48 — 49. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.0 billion barrels — 69. most since 1929

1951

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.27 ($3.04 — 53. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 45.8 billion gallons — 71. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 295.5 gallons — 71. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.50 ($28.48 — 56. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.2 billion barrels — 59. most since 1929

1952

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.27 ($2.98 — 61. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 45.4 billion gallons — 72. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 288.2 gallons — 72. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.50 ($27.94 — 61. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.3 billion barrels — 57. most since 1929

1953

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.29 ($3.18 — 41. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 47.7 billion gallons — 70. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 297.6 gallons — 70. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.70 ($29.38 — 53. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.4 billion barrels — 54. most since 1929

1954

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.29 ($3.16 — 44. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 49.0 billion gallons — 69. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 300.3 gallons — 69. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.80 ($30.24 — 51. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.3 billion barrels — 56. most since 1929

1955

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.29 ($3.17 — 42. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 53.1 billion gallons — 68. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 320 gallons — 68. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.80 ($30.25 — 50. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.5 billion barrels — 48. most since 1929

1956

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.30 ($3.23 — 39. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 54.5 billion gallons — 67. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 322.9 gallons — 66. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.80 ($30.02 — 52. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.6 billion barrels — 43. most since 1929

1957

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.31 ($3.23 — 38. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 55.4 billion gallons — 66. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 322.2 gallons — 67. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $3.10 ($32.18 — 43. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.6 billion barrels — 44. most since 1929

1958

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.30 ($3.04 — 54. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 56.9 billion gallons — 65. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 325.3 gallons — 65. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $3.00 ($30.48 — 48. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.4 billion barrels — 49. most since 1929

1959

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.31 ($3.12 — 47. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 59.2 billion gallons — 64. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 332.7 gallons — 64. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.90 ($29.16 — 54. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.6 billion barrels — 46. most since 1929

1960

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.31 ($3.06 — 51. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 61.0 billion gallons — 63. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 337.7 gallons — 62. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.90 ($28.47 — 57. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.6 billion barrels — 45. most since 1929

1961

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.31 ($3.03 — 56. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 62.0 billion gallons — 62. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 337.4 gallons — 63. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.90 ($28.29 — 58. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.6 billion barrels — 42. most since 1929

1962

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.31 ($3.00 — 59. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 64.4 billion gallons — 61. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 345.1 gallons — 61. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.90 ($28.10 — 59. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.7 billion barrels — 40. most since 1929

1963

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.30 ($2.87 — 66. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 66.4 billion gallons — 60. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 351.1 gallons — 60. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.90 ($27.64 — 62. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.8 billion barrels — 36. most since 1929

1964

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.30 ($2.83 — 68. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 67.7 billion gallons — 59. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 352.7 gallons — 59. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.90 ($27.19 — 64. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.8 billion barrels — 34. most since 1929

1965

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.31 ($2.88 — 65. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 70.4 billion gallons — 58. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 362.3 gallons — 58. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.90 ($26.57 — 65. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.8 billion barrels — 33. most since 1929

1966

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.32 ($2.89 — 64. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 73.7 billion gallons — 57. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 375 gallons — 56. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.90 ($26.01 — 67. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.0 billion barrels — 29. most since 1929

1967

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.33 ($2.89 — 63. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 76.0 billion gallons — 56. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 382.5 gallons — 55. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.90 ($25.59 — 69. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.2 billion barrels — 17. most since 1929

1968

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.34 ($2.86 — 67. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 80.9 billion gallons — 55. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 402.9 gallons — 54. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $2.90 ($24.72 — 71. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.3 billion barrels — 13. most since 1929

1969

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.35 ($2.79 — 70. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 84.7 billion gallons — 54. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 418 gallons — 51. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $3.10 ($24.64 — 72. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.4 billion barrels — 11. most since 1929

1970

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.36 ($2.72 — 72. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 88.7 billion gallons — 53. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 432.5 gallons — 46. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $3.20 ($23.99 — 74. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.5 billion barrels — 6. most since 1929

1971

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.36 ($2.60 — 73. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 92.2 billion gallons — 52. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 444 gallons — 33. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $3.40 ($24.50 — 73. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.5 billion barrels — 8. most since 1929

1972

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.36 ($2.52 — 79. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 98.0 billion gallons — 51. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 467 gallons — 16. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $3.40 ($23.73 — 76. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.5 billion barrels — 7. most since 1929

1973

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.39 ($2.57 — 76. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 102.3 billion gallons — 45. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 482.8 gallons — 4. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $3.90 ($25.64 — 68. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.4 billion barrels — 12. most since 1929

1974

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.53 ($3.15 — 46. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 100.2 billion gallons — 50. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 468.6 gallons — 14. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $6.90 ($40.78 — 33. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.2 billion barrels — 19. most since 1929

1975

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.57 ($3.10 — 49. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 102.3 billion gallons — 44. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 473.8 gallons — 10. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $7.70 ($41.72 — 30. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.1 billion barrels — 27. most since 1929

1976

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.59 ($3.03 — 55. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 107.3 billion gallons — 41. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 491.9 gallons — 3. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $8.20 ($42.12 — 29. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.0 billion barrels — 32. most since 1929

1977

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.62 ($2.99 — 60. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 110.0 billion gallons — 38. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 499.6 gallons — 2. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $8.60 ($41.39 — 32. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.0 billion barrels — 30. most since 1929

1978

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.63 ($2.83 — 69. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 113.6 billion gallons — 31. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 510.5 gallons — 1. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $9.00 ($40.40 — 34. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.2 billion barrels — 20. most since 1929

1979

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.86 ($3.47 — 29. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 107.8 billion gallons — 39. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 479.2 gallons — 5. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $12.60 ($50.95 — 24. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.1 billion barrels — 26. most since 1929

1980

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.19 ($4.23 — 6. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 101.1 billion gallons — 47. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 445 gallons — 30. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $21.60 ($76.68 — 14. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.1 billion barrels — 24. most since 1929

1981

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.31 ($4.22 — 7. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 101.0 billion gallons — 48. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 440.1 gallons — 36. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $31.80 ($102.28 — 6. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.1 billion barrels — 25. most since 1929

1982

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.22 ($3.70 — 22. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 100.2 billion gallons — 49. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 432.7 gallons — 45. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $28.50 ($86.49 — 11. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.2 billion barrels — 23. most since 1929

1983

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.16 ($3.41 — 31. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 101.5 billion gallons — 46. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 434.2 gallons — 44. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $26.20 ($76.95 — 12. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.2 billion barrels — 21. most since 1929

1984

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.13 ($3.18 — 40. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 102.9 billion gallons — 43. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 436.2 gallons — 42. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $25.90 ($72.90 — 16. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.2 billion barrels — 15. most since 1929

1985

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.12 ($3.05 — 52. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 104.7 billion gallons — 42. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 440.1 gallons — 35. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $24.10 ($65.52 — 19. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.3 billion barrels — 14. most since 1929

1986

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.86 ($2.30 — 86. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 107.8 billion gallons — 40. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 449.1 gallons — 27. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $12.50 ($33.40 — 41. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.2 billion barrels — 22. most since 1929

1987

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.90 ($2.32 — 85. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 110.5 billion gallons — 36. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 455.9 gallons — 22. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $15.40 ($39.67 — 35. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.0 billion barrels — 28. most since 1929

1988

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $0.90 ($2.23 — 90. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 112.8 billion gallons — 32. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 461.3 gallons — 19. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $12.60 ($31.12 — 47. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.0 billion barrels — 31. most since 1929

1989

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.00 ($2.36 — 82. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 112.3 billion gallons — 33. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 455.1 gallons — 23. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $15.90 ($37.43 — 36. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.8 billion barrels — 35. most since 1929

1990

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.15 ($2.58 — 75. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 110.9 billion gallons — 35. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 444.6 gallons — 32. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $20.00 ($44.85 — 27. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.7 billion barrels — 39. most since 1929

1991

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.14 ($2.45 — 80. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 110.2 billion gallons — 37. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 437 gallons — 41. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $16.50 ($35.54 — 39. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.7 billion barrels — 38. most since 1929

1992

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.13 ($2.36 — 83. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 111.7 billion gallons — 34. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 438.1 gallons — 39. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $16.00 ($33.35 — 42. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.6 billion barrels — 41. most since 1929

1993

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.11 ($2.25 — 89. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 114.6 billion gallons — 30. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 444.6 gallons — 31. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $14.30 ($28.86 — 55. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.5 billion barrels — 47. most since 1929

1994

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.08 ($2.13 — 92. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 116.5 billion gallons — 29. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 447.6 gallons — 28. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $13.20 ($26.05 — 66. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.4 billion barrels — 50. most since 1929

1995

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.16 ($2.22 — 91. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 119.4 billion gallons — 28. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 454.3 gallons — 25. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $14.60 ($28.07 — 60. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.4 billion barrels — 51. most since 1929

1996

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.25 ($2.32 — 84. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 121.3 billion gallons — 27. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 457.3 gallons — 21. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $18.50 ($34.43 — 40. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.4 billion barrels — 53. most since 1929

1997

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.24 ($2.27 — 87. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 122.9 billion gallons — 26. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 458.9 gallons — 20. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $17.20 ($31.42 — 45. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.4 billion barrels — 55. most since 1929

1998

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.07 ($1.92 — 94. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 126.5 billion gallons — 24. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 468.2 gallons — 15. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $10.90 ($19.52 — 91. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.3 billion barrels — 58. most since 1929

1999

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.18 ($2.07 — 93. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 129.2 billion gallons — 23. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 474 gallons — 9. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $15.60 ($27.33 — 63. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.1 billion barrels — 60. most since 1929

2000

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.52 ($2.59 — 74. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 130.2 billion gallons — 22. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 461.6 gallons — 18. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $26.70 ($45.41 — 26. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.1 billion barrels — 61. most since 1929

2001

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.46 ($2.41 — 81. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 132.0 billion gallons — 21. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 463.2 gallons — 17. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $21.80 ($36.09 — 38. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.1 billion barrels — 62. most since 1929

2002

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.39 ($2.25 — 88. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 135.6 billion gallons — 15. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 471.6 gallons — 13. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $22.50 ($36.62 — 37. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.1 billion barrels — 63. most since 1929

2003

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.60 ($2.55 — 78. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 137.0 billion gallons — 13. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 472.1 gallons — 12. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $27.60 ($43.83 — 28. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.1 billion barrels — 65. most since 1929

2004

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $1.90 ($2.94 — 62. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 140.0 billion gallons — 9. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 478 gallons — 6. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $36.80 ($56.97 — 22. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.0 billion barrels — 68. most since 1929

2005

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $2.31 ($3.47 — 28. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 140.4 billion gallons — 8. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 475.1 gallons — 8. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $50.30 ($75.34 — 15. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.9 billion barrels — 71. most since 1929

2006

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $2.62 ($3.80 — 19. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 141.8 billion gallons — 6. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 475.4 gallons — 7. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $59.70 ($86.65 — 10. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.9 billion barrels — 73. most since 1929

2007

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $2.84 ($4.01 — 14. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 142.3 billion gallons — 5. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 472.6 gallons — 11. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $66.50 ($93.89 — 9. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.9 billion barrels — 74. most since 1929

2008

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $3.30 ($4.48 — 4. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 138.2 billion gallons — 10. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 454.4 gallons — 24. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $94.00 ($127.83 — 1. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 1.8 billion barrels — 76. most since 1929

2009

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $2.41 ($3.28 — 34. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 137.9 billion gallons — 11. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 449.6 gallons — 26. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $56.40 ($76.87 — 13. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.0 billion barrels — 70. most since 1929

2010

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $2.84 ($3.80 — 18. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 137.9 billion gallons — 12. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 445.7 gallons — 29. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $74.70 ($100.27 — 7. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.0 billion barrels — 67. most since 1929

2011

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $3.58 ($4.65 — 2. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 134.2 billion gallons — 19. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 430.6 gallons — 47. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $95.70 ($124.55 — 2. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.1 billion barrels — 64. most since 1929

2012

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $3.68 ($4.69 — 1. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 133.5 billion gallons — 20. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 425.2 gallons — 50. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $94.50 ($120.48 — 4. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.4 billion barrels — 52. most since 1929

2013

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $3.58 ($4.49 — 3. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 135.6 billion gallons — 16. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 428.9 gallons — 49. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $96.00 ($120.59 — 3. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 2.7 billion barrels — 37. most since 1929

2014

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $3.44 ($4.25 — 5. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 136.8 billion gallons — 14. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 429.5 gallons — 48. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $87.40 ($108.03 — 5. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.2 billion barrels — 18. most since 1929

2015

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $2.52 ($3.11 — 48. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 140.7 billion gallons — 7. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 438.7 gallons — 38. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $44.40 ($54.81 — 23. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.4 billion barrels — 9. most since 1929

2016

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $2.25 ($2.74 — 71. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 143.2 billion gallons — 1. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 443.3 gallons — 34. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $38.30 ($46.69 — 25. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.2 billion barrels — 16. most since 1929

2017

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $2.53 ($3.02 — 58. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 143.0 billion gallons — 3. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 439.8 gallons — 37. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $48.10 ($57.37 — 21. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 3.4 billion barrels — 10. most since 1929

2018

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $2.81 ($3.28 — 36. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 143.0 billion gallons — 2. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 437.6 gallons — 40. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $61.40 ($71.56 — 17. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 4.0 billion barrels — 5. most since 1929

2019

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $2.69 ($3.08 — 50. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 142.7 billion gallons — 4. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 434.7 gallons — 43. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $55.60 ($63.63 — 20. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 4.5 billion barrels — 1. most since 1929

2020

Avg. U.S. gas prices per gallon (inflation adj.): $2.26 ($2.55 — 77. highest since 1929)
U.S. gas consumption: 123.7 billion gallons — 25. most since 1945
Per capita gas consumption: 373.2 gallons — 57. most since 1945
Price of a barrel of oil (inflation adj.): $36.90 ($41.68 — 31. highest since 1929)
U.S. oil production: 4.1 billion barrels — 3. most since 1929