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What was the price of a gallon petrol in 1972?

In 1972, the average price of a gallon of petrol in the United States was 36 cents, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This is equivalent to about $2.50 in 2022 dollars when adjusted for inflation. The price of petrol has fluctuated significantly since then, reaching a peak of $4.11 in 2008 and a low of $1.07 in 1999.