S/W FI

The true measure of the cost of gas by comedy writer Chris Kelly posting at HuffPo

The Springsteen/Wilson Freedom Index
Minimum Wage (in miles)

2007 33.6 miles
2004 53.6 miles
2000 66 miles
1996 69.2 miles
1992 71.4 miles
1988 69.6 miles
1984 51.6 miles
1980 50.8 miles
1976 77.8 miles
1972 88.8 miles
1968 94 miles
1964 83.2 miles
1960 64.4 miles
1956 66.6 miles

Sources: Energy Information Administration / US Department of Labor

Your mileage may vary.