But considering how much other liquids cost may take some angst out of trips to the pump since, by volume, gas remains among the cheapest liquids. A gallon of the high-end concentrated parfum, the kind you dab on that comes in tiny bottles, can cost more than many new cars. Similar studies done by other newspapers around the nation found some even higher prices, if that makes gas grumblers feel better. Not looking for spendy perfume or drinking a fancy coffee, you say. Drink your Pepsi or Coca-Cola.
Bottled water can be even more.
You can buy a gallon of bottled water for about the same price as gas, but buy it in smaller quantities and you'll pay. Don't even ask about the microbrews or wines. And drinks are pretty cheap, compared to other things on the supermarket shelf. Check out the per-ounce prices stores post on many items and multiple by 128. More specialized liquids move the bar even higher.