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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 December 2016?

Bread averaged $1.36 per pound in December 2016.

$1.36

per pound in December 2016

Adjusted with CPI-U, that is about $1.89 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 December 2016 prices

Gas in December 2016 $2.23 per gallon
Eggs in December 2016 $1.38 per dozen
Milk in December 2016 $3.29 per gallon
Ground beef in December 2016 $3.56 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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