How much did butter cost in 2026?

In 2026, butter averaged $4.22 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 $3.93 in May to $4.38 in January. Over the year it fell from $4.38 in January to $3.93 in May, a 10.4% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $4.22 in 2026 is worth about $4.28 in 2026 dollars. Today butter averages $3.93 per lb, so in real terms it is 8% cheaper than it was in 2026. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 7% versus the 2026 average.