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[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Adjusted for inflation, 74 cents in 1980 is $3.19 in 2026.

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[–] themaninblack@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

And it’s $2.18 from 1987 to 2026 you absolute towel warmer

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[–] Nautalax@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Yeah with the central bank targeting 2% inflation you would expect prices for most things to double every 35 years or so on average

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[–] knacht1@lemmy.world 1 point 2 months ago

Mom sent me to the corner gas station with 32 Penny's and a gallon can. Filled the can.. 1965. Toledo, Ohio.

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