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How much did eggs cost in May 1990?

Eggs averaged $0.94 per dozen in May 1990.

$0.94

per dozen in May 1990

Adjusted with CPI-U, that is about $2.40 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 May 1990 prices

Gas in May 1990 $1.06 per gallon
Bread in May 1990 $0.68 per pound
Ground beef in May 1990 $1.58 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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