How much did bananas cost in 2026?
Bananas averaged $0.65 per lb in 2026 — about $0.66 in 2026 dollars. Based on 5 months of data (partial year).
5 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000711211.
In 2026, bananas averaged $0.65 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 5 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.65 in May to $0.66 in March. Over the year it fell from $0.65 in January to $0.65 in May, a 1.1% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.65 in 2026 is worth about $0.66 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas averages $0.65 per lb, so in real terms it is 2% cheaper than it was in 2026. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 1% versus the 2026 average.
2026 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.65 | ▼ 0.5% |
| February | $0.65 | — |
| March | $0.66 | ▲ 0.6% |
| April | $0.65 | ▼ 0.5% |
| May | $0.65 | ▼ 1.2% |
| 2026 average | $0.65 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bananas in 2026?
Bananas averaged $0.65 per lb in 2026, based on 5 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.65 of 2026 bananas worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.65 in 2026 is about $0.66 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2026 price of bananas compare to now?
Bananas now averages $0.65 per lb, down 1% from the 2026 average of $0.65.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bananas price in 2026 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/2026/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000711211. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/2026/">Bananas price in 2026 (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 2026 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/2026/