Flour, white, all purpose
U.S. city average · May 2026January 1980 – May 2026 · 555 monthly observations · BLS series APU0000701111.
As of May 2026, flour cost $0.54 per lb at the U.S. city average — up 0.2% from the prior month and down 3.2% over the past year. This is the average shelf price reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, not an estimate.
That sits 5% below the record high of $0.57 set in June 2024, and 172% above the record low of $0.20 in December 1986. BLS has published this price monthly since January 1980 (555 observations).
FAQ
How much do flour cost right now?
As of May 2026, flour averaged $0.54 per lb at the national U.S. city average, per BLS CPI Average Price Data.
Are flour getting more expensive?
Flour are ▲ 0.2% versus the prior month and ▼ 3.2% versus a year ago (May 2026).
What is the highest price flour have reached?
The record high is $0.57 per lb, set in June 2024; the record low is $0.20 in December 1986.
Where does this flour price data come from?
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI Average Price Data program, retrieved via the BLS Public Data API. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.