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The Price of Life in the United States: 1946 vs. 2006
Item | 1946 | 2006 |
---|---|---|
Gallon of Gasoline | $0.21 | $3.03 |
Gallon of Milk | $0.67 | $3.23 |
1 Dozen Eggs | $0.59 | $0.98 |
Loaf of White Bread | $0.10 | $0.97 |
Also to know is, how much did milk cost in 2007?
“In 2007, the all-milk price is forecast to average a record $18.55 to $18.95 per cwt, and then decline to $17.90 to $18.90 per cwt in 2008,” the USDA said.
Likewise, people ask, what was the price of gas in 2006?
Supporting Information
Year | Retail Gasoline Price (Current dollars/gallon) | Retail Gasoline Price (Constant 2015 dollars/gallon) |
---|---|---|
2006 | 2.59 | 3.00 |
2007 | 2.80 | 3.16 |
2008 | 3.27 | 3.61 |
2009 | 2.35 | 2.58 |
2005: $3.20 per gallon By 2005, that milk-mustachioed “Got Milk” campaign had a 90% recognition rate among Americans. In fact, as a result of rapidly increasing demand for milk, milk prices zoomed to $3.20 per gallon, which is around 15% more than the rate of inflation!