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Gas prices were at the high price of $1.35 in Raleigh back on January 26th 1986. With the increase of supply, prices were expected to drop below a dollar and stay there through the summer.
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Gas Prices in 1986 Expected to Drop to 95 Cents
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Home Alarm - $0 Down + $25/month
2013 Honda Civic lx $229mo $0 Due at Signing
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