THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did coffee cost in 2026?

Coffee averaged $9.53 per lb in 2026 — about $9.68 in 2026 dollars. Based on 5 months of data (partial year).

Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2026

$9.34$9.44$9.54$9.65$9.75 $9.51 20262026202620262026

In 2026, coffee averaged $9.53 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 $9.37 in January to $9.72 in April. Over the year it rose from $9.37 in January to $9.51 in May, a 1.5% increase.

Adjusted for inflation, $9.53 in 2026 is worth about $9.68 in 2026 dollars. Today coffee averages $9.51 per lb, so in real terms it is 2% cheaper than it was in 2026. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is roughly flat versus the 2026 average.

2026 monthly prices

MonthPriceMoM
January $9.37 ▲ 3.5%
February $9.46 ▲ 1.0%
March $9.61 ▲ 1.6%
April $9.72 ▲ 1.2%
May $9.51 ▼ 2.2%
2026 average$9.53

FAQ

What was the average price of coffee in 2026?

Coffee averaged $9.53 per lb in 2026, based on 5 months of BLS average price data.

How much is $9.53 of 2026 coffee worth today?

Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $9.53 in 2026 is about $9.68 in 2026 dollars.

How does the 2026 price of coffee compare to now?

Coffee now averages $9.51 per lb, down 0% from the 2026 average of $9.53.