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How much did eggs cost in October 1986?

Eggs averaged $0.86 per dozen in October 1986.

$0.86

per dozen in October 1986

Adjusted with CPI-U, that is about $2.60 in 2026 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Average Price Data, APU0000708111. Imported from BLS public API (raw published monthly values, no averaging).

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Other October 1986 prices

Gas in October 1986 $0.83 per gallon
Bread in October 1986 $0.57 per pound
Ground beef in October 1986 $1.23 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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