u/STLalive2020

$5–$8 per gallon on the West Coast is the new normal. $4 per gallon is considered cheap.

In 2005 dollar value, today's $4 = $2.37 in 2005.

Used EV sales are up 54%. Here's why, and how one can save you money - USA TODAY

$5 today has the same purchasing power as approximately $2.96 in 2005. Due to a cumulative inflation rate of over 69% between 2005 and 2026, $5 today buys only about 59% of what it could in 2005.

For example, the rent for a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment I rented in early 2005 was about $620. Today, rent for the same apartment is at least $1,500.

My point is --- suck it up. if you don't like $5 gas buy a used EV. We didn't have the EV option back in 2005.

<$4 /gallon gas in 2026 is equivalent to <$2.36 in 2005 value.