From $.08 to $5.89 Per Gallon of Gas and Each State Pays a Different Amount
In 1900, motorists purchased gasoline at blacksmith shops, hardware stores, even grocery stores, especially if they already carried kerosene for home lighting. Fuel would be scooped or poured from a barrel into a can to then fill the car. In 1900, the price of gas was approximately $0.08 cents per... Sign in to see full entry.