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How much did eggs cost in February 1988?

Eggs averaged $0.72 per dozen in February 1988.

$0.72

per dozen in February 1988

Adjusted with CPI-U, that is about $2.02 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 February 1988 prices

Gas in February 1988 $0.91 per gallon
Bread in February 1988 $0.59 per pound
Ground beef in February 1988 $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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