I was born early 50's and my dad worked for Sunoco until early 60's. He often talked about the "gas wars" you mentioned. Also back then they would service your car when you came in for gas. They pumped the gas, checked your oil, tires, and often washed the windshield. The lowest I paid for gas when I turned 16 (circa 1969) was truly around 25 cents a gallon, give or take a penny. Of course as a child I remember buying a two pack of twinkies for under a dime.
I was born early 50's and my dad worked for Sunoco until early 60's. He often talked about the "gas wars" you mentioned. Also back then they would service your car when you came in for gas. They pumped the gas, checked your oil, tires, and often washed the windshield. The lowest I paid for gas when I turned 16 (circa 1969) was truly around 25 cents a gallon, give or take a penny. Of course as a child I remember buying a two pack of twinkies for under a dime.