Question 1

How much did milk cost in August 1997?

Accepted Answer

Milk cost $2.55 per gallon in August 1997, based on Milk, fresh, whole, fortified, per gal. (3.8 lit) from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Average Price Data.

Question 2

What is $2.55 in August 1997 worth in 2026?

Accepted Answer

$2.55 in 1997 has about the same purchasing power as $5.29 in 2026, using CPI-U.

How much did milk cost in August 1997?

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