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Prices Then and Now: Answers and Sources — October 24, 2026

Prices Then and Now: Answers and Sources — October 24, 2026

Price then and now #1

Price then and now #1

In 1988, a dozen eggs rode home on top of the grocery bag, after someone opened the carton right there in the aisle and inspected every egg like a jeweler checking diamonds. What do you think that carton cost back then, and how does it compare with what you paid this week?

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Price then and now #1: the answer

In 1988, a dozen eggs cost about $0.79 on average. In 2025: $4.25. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000708111.

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