Bananas price history by year

In 2026, bananas averaged $0.65 per pound at the U.S. city average, across the 6 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 June to $0.66 in March. Over the year it fell from $0.65 in January to $0.65 in June, a 1.2% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.65 in 2026 is worth about $0.66 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, 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.

In 2025, bananas averaged $0.65 per pound at the U.S. city average, across the 11 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.62 in February to $0.67 in September. Over the year it rose from $0.62 in January to $0.66 in December, a 5.6% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.65 in 2025 is worth about $0.67 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 4% cheaper than it was in 2025. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 1% versus the 2025 average.

In 2024, bananas averaged $0.62 per pound 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 $0.61 in August to $0.63 in March. Over the year it was little changed from $0.62 in January to $0.62 in December.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.62 in 2024 is worth about $0.66 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 2% cheaper than it was in 2024. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 4% versus the 2024 average.

In 2023, bananas averaged $0.63 per pound 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 $0.63 in June to $0.64 in February. Over the year it fell from $0.64 in January to $0.63 in December, a 2.2% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.63 in 2023 is worth about $0.69 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 7% cheaper than it was in 2023. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 2% versus the 2023 average.

In 2022, bananas averaged $0.64 per pound 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 $0.63 in February to $0.64 in August. Over the year it was little changed from $0.63 in January to $0.63 in December.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.64 in 2022 is worth about $0.73 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 12% cheaper than it was in 2022. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 1% versus the 2022 average.

In 2021, bananas averaged $0.60 per pound 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 $0.59 in August to $0.62 in December. Over the year it rose from $0.60 in January to $0.62 in December, a 4.2% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.60 in 2021 is worth about $0.74 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 13% cheaper than it was in 2021. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 8% versus the 2021 average.

In 2020, bananas averaged $0.58 per pound 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 $0.57 in January to $0.59 in May. Over the year it was little changed from $0.57 in January to $0.57 in December.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.58 in 2020 is worth about $0.75 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 14% cheaper than it was in 2020. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 11% versus the 2020 average.

In 2019, bananas averaged $0.57 per pound 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 $0.57 in April to $0.58 in March. Over the year it fell from $0.58 in January to $0.57 in December, a 0.5% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.57 in 2019 is worth about $0.74 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 13% cheaper than it was in 2019. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 13% versus the 2019 average.

In 2018, bananas averaged $0.57 per pound 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 $0.57 in November to $0.58 in March. Over the year it rose from $0.57 in January to $0.58 in December, a 1.6% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.57 in 2018 is worth about $0.76 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 15% cheaper than it was in 2018. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 13% versus the 2018 average.

In 2017, bananas averaged $0.56 per pound 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 $0.54 in September to $0.57 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.57 in January to $0.56 in December, a 2.6% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.56 in 2017 is worth about $0.76 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 15% cheaper than it was in 2017. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 15% versus the 2017 average.

In 2016, bananas averaged $0.57 per pound 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 $0.56 in August to $0.59 in March. Over the year it fell from $0.58 in January to $0.58 in December, a 0.9% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.57 in 2016 is worth about $0.79 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 18% cheaper than it was in 2016. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 13% versus the 2016 average.

In 2015, bananas averaged $0.58 per pound 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 $0.57 in June to $0.60 in April. Over the year it fell from $0.58 in January to $0.58 in December, a 0.5% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.58 in 2015 is worth about $0.82 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 21% cheaper than it was in 2015. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 11% versus the 2015 average.

In 2014, bananas averaged $0.60 per pound 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 $0.58 in October to $0.61 in August. Over the year it fell from $0.60 in January to $0.59 in December, a 1.7% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.60 in 2014 is worth about $0.85 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 24% cheaper than it was in 2014. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 8% versus the 2014 average.

In 2013, bananas averaged $0.60 per pound 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 $0.59 in October to $0.61 in February. Over the year it fell from $0.61 in January to $0.59 in December, a 2.8% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.60 in 2013 is worth about $0.86 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 25% cheaper than it was in 2013. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 8% versus the 2013 average.

In 2012, bananas averaged $0.60 per pound 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 $0.60 in August to $0.61 in March. Over the year it was little changed from $0.60 in January to $0.61 in December.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.60 in 2012 is worth about $0.87 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 26% cheaper than it was in 2012. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 8% versus the 2012 average.

In 2011, bananas averaged $0.61 per pound 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 $0.60 in January to $0.63 in February. Over the year it rose from $0.60 in January to $0.60 in December, a 0.5% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.61 in 2011 is worth about $0.91 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 29% cheaper than it was in 2011. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 6% versus the 2011 average.

In 2010, bananas averaged $0.58 per pound 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 $0.57 in May to $0.59 in February. Over the year it was little changed from $0.59 in January to $0.59 in December.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.58 in 2010 is worth about $0.89 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 28% cheaper than it was in 2010. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 11% versus the 2010 average.

In 2009, bananas averaged $0.61 per pound 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 $0.56 in November to $0.64 in February. Over the year it fell from $0.63 in January to $0.57 in December, a 9.2% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.61 in 2009 is worth about $0.95 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 32% cheaper than it was in 2009. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 6% versus the 2009 average.

In 2008, bananas averaged $0.61 per pound 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 $0.52 in January to $0.63 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.52 in January to $0.62 in December, a 18.4% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.61 in 2008 is worth about $0.95 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 32% cheaper than it was in 2008. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 6% versus the 2008 average.

In 2007, bananas averaged $0.51 per pound 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 $0.50 in May to $0.53 in December. Over the year it rose from $0.51 in January to $0.53 in December, a 4.0% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.51 in 2007 is worth about $0.82 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 21% cheaper than it was in 2007. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 26% versus the 2007 average.

In 2006, bananas averaged $0.50 per pound 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 $0.48 in September to $0.51 in May. Over the year it rose from $0.49 in January to $0.50 in December, a 1.8% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.50 in 2006 is worth about $0.83 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 22% cheaper than it was in 2006. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 29% versus the 2006 average.

In 2005, bananas averaged $0.49 per pound 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 $0.48 in November to $0.51 in March. Over the year it fell from $0.49 in January to $0.48 in December, a 0.6% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.49 in 2005 is worth about $0.84 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 23% cheaper than it was in 2005. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 32% versus the 2005 average.

In 2004, bananas averaged $0.50 per pound 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 $0.47 in November to $0.51 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.51 in January to $0.47 in December, a 7.4% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.50 in 2004 is worth about $0.88 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 27% cheaper than it was in 2004. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 29% versus the 2004 average.

In 2003, bananas averaged $0.51 per pound 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 $0.49 in October to $0.53 in January. Over the year it fell from $0.53 in January to $0.50 in December, a 4.2% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.51 in 2003 is worth about $0.93 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 31% cheaper than it was in 2003. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 26% versus the 2003 average.

In 2002, bananas averaged $0.51 per pound 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 $0.50 in September to $0.52 in March. Over the year it fell from $0.51 in January to $0.50 in December, a 1.0% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.51 in 2002 is worth about $0.95 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 32% cheaper than it was in 2002. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 26% versus the 2002 average.

In 2001, bananas averaged $0.51 per pound 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 $0.49 in April to $0.52 in July. Over the year it rose from $0.50 in January to $0.51 in December, a 1.0% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.51 in 2001 is worth about $0.96 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 33% cheaper than it was in 2001. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 26% versus the 2001 average.

In 2000, bananas averaged $0.50 per pound 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 $0.48 in November to $0.53 in February. Over the year it fell from $0.49 in January to $0.49 in December, a 0.6% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.50 in 2000 is worth about $0.97 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 34% cheaper than it was in 2000. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 29% versus the 2000 average.

In 1999, bananas averaged $0.49 per pound 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 $0.47 in October to $0.51 in February. Over the year it rose from $0.49 in January to $0.49 in December, a 1.0% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.49 in 1999 is worth about $0.98 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 34% cheaper than it was in 1999. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 32% versus the 1999 average.

In 1998, bananas averaged $0.49 per pound 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 $0.47 in October to $0.53 in July. Over the year it rose from $0.47 in January to $0.51 in December, a 7.8% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.49 in 1998 is worth about $1.00 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 36% cheaper than it was in 1998. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 32% versus the 1998 average.

In 1997, bananas averaged $0.49 per pound 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 $0.46 in September to $0.53 in March. Over the year it fell from $0.50 in January to $0.46 in December, a 7.2% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.49 in 1997 is worth about $1.02 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 37% cheaper than it was in 1997. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 32% versus the 1997 average.

In 1996, bananas averaged $0.49 per pound 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 $0.46 in September to $0.54 in March. Over the year it rose from $0.46 in January to $0.48 in December, a 3.9% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.49 in 1996 is worth about $1.04 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 38% cheaper than it was in 1996. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 32% versus the 1996 average.

In 1995, bananas averaged $0.49 per pound 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 $0.45 in December to $0.52 in July. Over the year it fell from $0.50 in January to $0.45 in December, a 9.7% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.49 in 1995 is worth about $1.07 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 40% cheaper than it was in 1995. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 32% versus the 1995 average.

In 1994, bananas averaged $0.46 per pound 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 $0.43 in October to $0.51 in February. Over the year it rose from $0.44 in January to $0.46 in December, a 4.1% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.46 in 1994 is worth about $1.04 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 38% cheaper than it was in 1994. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 40% versus the 1994 average.

In 1993, bananas averaged $0.44 per pound 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 September to $0.48 in April. Over the year it fell from $0.43 in January to $0.41 in December, a 2.8% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.44 in 1993 is worth about $1.02 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 37% cheaper than it was in 1993. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 47% versus the 1993 average.

In 1992, bananas averaged $0.46 per pound 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 December to $0.52 in March. Over the year it fell from $0.43 in January to $0.40 in December, a 5.6% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.46 in 1992 is worth about $1.09 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 41% cheaper than it was in 1992. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 40% versus the 1992 average.

In 1991, bananas averaged $0.48 per pound 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 average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 45% cheaper than it was in 1991. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 34% versus the 1991 average.

In 1990, bananas averaged $0.46 per pound 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 $0.43 in January to $0.53 in July. Over the year it was little changed from $0.43 in January to $0.43 in December.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.46 in 1990 is worth about $1.18 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 45% cheaper than it was in 1990. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 40% versus the 1990 average.

In 1989, bananas averaged $0.45 per pound 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 $0.39 in January to $0.52 in April. Over the year it rose from $0.39 in January to $0.42 in December, a 5.6% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.45 in 1989 is worth about $1.21 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 47% cheaper than it was in 1989. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 43% versus the 1989 average.

In 1988, bananas averaged $0.42 per pound 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 $0.37 in January to $0.50 in June. Over the year it rose from $0.37 in January to $0.41 in December, a 8.8% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.42 in 1988 is worth about $1.19 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 46% cheaper than it was in 1988. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 54% versus the 1988 average.

In 1987, bananas averaged $0.36 per pound at the U.S. city average, across the 10 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.34 in November to $0.39 in June. Over the year it was little changed from $0.38 in March to $0.38 in December.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.36 in 1987 is worth about $1.05 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 39% cheaper than it was in 1987. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 79% versus the 1987 average.

In 1986, bananas averaged $0.38 per pound 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 $0.33 in December to $0.46 in April. Over the year it fell from $0.34 in January to $0.33 in December, a 1.2% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.38 in 1986 is worth about $1.16 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 44% cheaper than it was in 1986. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 70% versus the 1986 average.

In 1985, bananas averaged $0.37 per pound 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 $0.32 in November to $0.42 in April. Over the year it fell from $0.35 in January to $0.32 in December, a 8.3% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.37 in 1985 is worth about $1.15 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 44% cheaper than it was in 1985. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 74% versus the 1985 average.

In 1984, bananas averaged $0.36 per pound 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 $0.32 in December to $0.39 in June. Over the year it fell from $0.34 in January to $0.32 in December, a 7.8% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.36 in 1984 is worth about $1.16 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 44% cheaper than it was in 1984. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 79% versus the 1984 average.

In 1983, bananas averaged $0.39 per pound 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 $0.32 in December to $0.46 in July. Over the year it fell from $0.33 in January to $0.32 in December, a 5.1% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.39 in 1983 is worth about $1.31 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 51% cheaper than it was in 1983. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 65% versus the 1983 average.

In 1982, bananas averaged $0.35 per pound 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 $0.32 in October to $0.38 in June. Over the year it fell from $0.36 in January to $0.34 in December, a 7.4% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.35 in 1982 is worth about $1.21 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 47% cheaper than it was in 1982. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 84% versus the 1982 average.

In 1981, bananas averaged $0.36 per pound 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 $0.34 in July to $0.38 in May. Over the year it rose from $0.34 in January to $0.36 in December, a 6.1% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.36 in 1981 is worth about $1.32 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 51% cheaper than it was in 1981. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 79% versus the 1981 average.

In 1980, bananas averaged $0.34 per pound 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 $0.32 in January to $0.36 in May. Over the year it rose from $0.32 in January to $0.35 in December, a 9.4% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.34 in 1980 is worth about $1.38 in 2026 dollars. Today bananas average $0.65 per pound, so in real terms it is 53% cheaper than it was in 1980. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 90% versus the 1980 average.