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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 April 1999?

Bread averaged $0.90 per pound in April 1999.

$0.90

per pound in April 1999

Adjusted with CPI-U, that is about $1.79 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 April 1999 prices

Gas in April 1999 $1.18 per gallon
Eggs in April 1999 $0.94 per dozen
Milk in April 1999 $2.71 per gallon
Ground beef in April 1999 $1.43 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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