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How much did vodka cost in February 1998?

Vodka averaged $8.89 per liter in February 1998.

$8.89

per liter in February 1998

Adjusted with CPI-U, that is about $18.17 in 2026 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Average Price Data, APU0000720222. Imported from BLS bulk time-series files (raw published monthly values).

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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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