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How much did bread cost in November 1986?

Bread averaged $0.56 per pound in November 1986.

$0.56

per pound in November 1986

Adjusted with CPI-U, that is about $1.71 in 2026 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Average Price Data, APU0000702111. Imported from BLS public API (raw published monthly values, no averaging).

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Other November 1986 prices

Gas in November 1986 $0.82 per gallon
Eggs in November 1986 $0.90 per dozen
Ground beef in November 1986 $1.28 per pound

Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — CPI-U. Series CUUR0000SA0, base period 1982–84 = 100. Coverage: 1913–2026. April CPI is used for 2026 until the annual average is published.

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