How much did bread cost in 2026?
Bread averaged $1.84 per lb in 2026 — about $1.87 in 2026 dollars. Based on 5 months of data (partial year).
5 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000702111.
In 2026, bread averaged $1.84 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 $1.81 in March to $1.87 in April. Over the year it fell from $1.84 in January to $1.83 in May, a 0.7% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.84 in 2026 is worth about $1.87 in 2026 dollars. Today bread averages $1.83 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 | $1.84 | ▲ 0.6% |
| February | $1.85 | ▲ 0.4% |
| March | $1.81 | ▼ 2.3% |
| April | $1.87 | ▲ 3.4% |
| May | $1.83 | ▼ 2.1% |
| 2026 average | $1.84 |
FAQ
What was the average price of bread in 2026?
Bread averaged $1.84 per lb in 2026, based on 5 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.84 of 2026 bread worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.84 in 2026 is about $1.87 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2026 price of bread compare to now?
Bread now averages $1.83 per lb, down 1% from the 2026 average of $1.84.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Bread price in 2026 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2026/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2026/">Bread price in 2026 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000702111; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Bread price in 2026 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/bread/2026/