The price of gas reflects elements of its distribution, consumption and source. The Figure shows the price of gas, in units of 1990 dollars, from 1950 to the present. ... As will be shown below, the price of gas and its low taxation rate are good examples of hiding the true cost of energy. ... More on Fossil Fuel Consumption ___________________________________________________________________ The Electronic Universe Project e-mail: nuts@moo.uoregon.edu ...