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Fuming over gas prices? These liquids are pricier

CBC News

Posted: May 11, 2011 3:37 PM ET | Updated: May 11, 2011 4:29 PM ET

For good measure, how does a bottle of nail polish stack up against a litre of gasoline? At first glance it may seem simple. Gas prices are hovering at record levels, reaching $1.40 per litre in some regions of the country. The cost of filling the tank is indeed leaving consumers feeling pinched. By comparison, a bottle of nail polish rings in at a few dollars. But give them both a common denominator and the results may surprise you.

Select the thumbnails above to see how the cost of some selected products measures up, litre for litre.