june of 1982. food and energy your for europe 4.9. that's the highest level since june of 1991. we call it 30 years. laura: devastating workers rages and failing savings but after the white house invited reporters over recently for a special off camera briefing magically the press found great optimism. >> the strongest economy i have everything, people confident about their jobs and spending more than i have ever seen. they are doing so in roaring 20s style. >> costs up, the national average for a gallon of regular has fallen to $3.35, the lowest since october. just look at that.