I remember when.

"Yep. More stats for ya.
In 1974 gas was $0.34 a gallon. Today its what.? $3.09 in my town.
Such is the norm. Let government into an industry and 'de-regulate' it and its all downhill from there.
Gold was $29.09 when I graduated high school (1974) today its $1365 or so.
Loaf of bread was $.012 in 1974. Today its $2.09 or so.
And add nauseum.
Real problem is value of dollar, in 1974 it was worth about $0.78 and today its about $0.05. Look at it this way, if a dollar was worth $1.00 cents, your gas would be $0.19 a gallon, a new car would cost about $2000.00, a new home would cost about $20,000. So how much has the dollar been devalued since I've been around..?? LOTS..!! Sincerely, the International Bankers (money changers, despised since the times of Jesus) have bilked the "sheeple" for so much, it amazes me that the world population hasn't gotten together and had them arrested, charged with crimes against humanity (which it is) then thrown them in prison and confiscated ALL their wealth and put it back where it came from (the bank accounts of the people). Money changers ARE THE REAL SCUM OF THE EARTH."