How much did bananas cost in 1991?
Bananas averaged $0.48 per lb in 1991 — about $1.18 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000711211.
In 1991, bananas averaged $0.48 per lb at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.40 in October to $0.58 in May. Over the year it fell from $0.44 in January to $0.42 in December, a 4.3% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.48 in 1991 is worth about $1.18 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas averages $0.65 per lb, so in real terms it is 45% cheaper than it was in 1991. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 35% versus the 1991 average.
1991 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.44 | ▲ 1.9% |
| February | $0.49 | ▲ 10.7% |
| March | $0.58 | ▲ 19.0% |
| April | $0.55 | ▼ 5.2% |
| May | $0.58 | ▲ 6.8% |
| June | $0.53 | ▼ 8.9% |
| July | $0.52 | ▼ 3.0% |
| August | $0.42 | ▼ 19.4% |
| September | $0.43 | ▲ 3.9% |
| October | $0.40 | ▼ 8.6% |
| November | $0.43 | ▲ 9.1% |
| December | $0.42 | ▼ 2.8% |
| 1991 average | $0.48 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bananas in 1991?
Bananas averaged $0.48 per lb in 1991, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.48 of 1991 bananas worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.48 in 1991 is about $1.18 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1991 price of bananas compare to now?
Bananas now averages $0.65 per lb, up 35% from the 1991 average of $0.48.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bananas price in 1991 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/1991/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000711211. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/1991/">Bananas price in 1991 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000711211; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Bananas price in 1991 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/1991/