Are Gas Prices Really Going Up?

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In summary:

In 1947 gas was $.25/gallon
In 1947 the price for a 1/4 ounce of silver was $.25
In 2008 the price for a 1/4 ounce of silver is a little over $4
In 2008 the price for a gallon of gas is $4

Similarities? Inflation?