The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[wendybeth]

From the "How stuff works" site:

Historical Gas Prices
(Adjusted for inflation)
Year Price Per Gallon 1950$1.91 1955$1.85 1960$1.79 1965$1.68 1970$1.59 1975$1.80 1980$2.59 1985$1.90 1990$1.51 1995$1.28 2001$1.66 2002$1.31 2003$1.52 2004$1.79 2005$2.28 2006 (so far)$2.68 Source: U.S. DOE