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How much did eggs cost in August 1987?

Eggs averaged $0.73 per dozen in August 1987.

$0.73

per dozen in August 1987

Adjusted with CPI-U, that is about $2.14 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 August 1987 prices

Gas in August 1987 $1.00 per gallon
Bread in August 1987 $0.55 per pound
Ground beef in August 1987 $1.32 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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