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How much did bread cost in May 1996?

Bread averaged $0.87 per pound in May 1996.

$0.87

per pound in May 1996

Adjusted with CPI-U, that is about $1.84 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 1996 prices

Gas in May 1996 $1.32 per gallon
Eggs in May 1996 $1.02 per dozen
Milk in May 1996 $2.53 per gallon
Ground beef in May 1996 $1.32 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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