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How much did bread cost in May 1989?

Bread averaged $0.66 per pound in May 1989.

$0.66

per pound in May 1989

Adjusted with CPI-U, that is about $1.76 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 May 1989 prices

Gas in May 1989 $1.12 per gallon
Eggs in May 1989 $0.96 per dozen
Ground beef in May 1989 $1.44 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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