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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 May 2017?

Bread averaged $1.33 per pound in May 2017.

$1.33

per pound in May 2017

Adjusted with CPI-U, that is about $1.80 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 2017 prices

Gas in May 2017 $2.39 per gallon
Eggs in May 2017 $1.41 per dozen
Milk in May 2017 $3.24 per gallon
Ground beef in May 2017 $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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