Telford History: Cuckoo Oak Service Station
The old BP Cuckoo Oak Service Station at Tweedale. In 1965, petrol was 64p a gallon (4.4litres).
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I doubt it was anywhere near 64p a gallon. firstly we had LSD then so probably 6s4d (*about 32p now) it went up to 50p a gallon about 1973/74
You’re right. 64d http://www.theaa.com/public_affairs/reports/Petrol_Prices_1896_todate_gallons.pdf