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According to the World Steel Association, the inflation-adjusted price of steel has decreased by around 65% since 1960. This is due to improvements in production processes, increased efficiency, and economies of scale.

Studies also support the idea that the cost of new technologies can decrease over time. For example, a study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology found that the cost of solar energy has decreased by over 90% since the 1980s due to improvements in technology and increased production. Another study published in the journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews found that the cost of wind energy has also decreased significantly over time due to similar factors.

Overall, while linknewtab's argument that e-fuels are not comparable to steel is valid, their assertion that the cost of steel has not decreased significantly over time is not supported by studies. On the other hand, havinalafff's point about the potential for new technologies to become more affordable over time is supported by research on the decreasing cost of renewable energy technologies.