THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

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).

Bananas price in 2026 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2026
$0.65$0.65$0.65$0.65$0.65$0.66$0.66JanFebMarAprMayJan 2026$0.65Mar 2026$0.66May 2026$0.65basketreport.com

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

MonthPriceMoM
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.

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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.
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Basket Report. (2026). Bananas price in 2026 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bananas/2026/