It does add up
Haven't had time to read it yet, but [link|http://www.wtrg.com/prices.htm|http://www.wtrg.com/prices.htm] has a discussion of historical gas prices. You will note that, for instance, the graph at [link|http://www.wtrg.com/oil_graphs/crudeoilprice4797c.gif|http://www.wtrg.com/...oilprice4797c.gif] shows that, adjusted for inflation, gas prices through the 90's were massively lower than they were in the 1980's. And the 90's are known for much more gas-guzzling cars than the 80's were.
Cheers,
Ben
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