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How much did eggs cost in December 1996?

Eggs averaged $1.31 per dozen in December 1996.

$1.31

per dozen in December 1996

Adjusted with CPI-U, that is about $2.78 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 December 1996 prices

Gas in December 1996 $1.26 per gallon
Bread in December 1996 $0.88 per pound
Milk in December 1996 $2.73 per gallon
Ground beef in December 1996 $1.42 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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