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How much did bread cost in July 1987?

Bread averaged $0.54 per pound in July 1987.

$0.54

per pound in July 1987

Adjusted with CPI-U, that is about $1.59 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 July 1987 prices

Gas in July 1987 $0.97 per gallon
Eggs in July 1987 $0.76 per dozen
Ground beef in July 1987 $1.31 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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