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An inflation calculator from the U.S. BLS Consumer Price Index.

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How much did bread cost in June 1997?

Bread averaged $0.87 per pound in June 1997.

$0.87

per pound in June 1997

Adjusted with CPI-U, that is about $1.81 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 June 1997 prices

Gas in June 1997 $1.23 per gallon
Eggs in June 1997 $0.95 per dozen
Milk in June 1997 $2.59 per gallon
Ground beef in June 1997 $1.41 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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