How much did milk cost in 2025?
Milk averaged $4.07 per gal in 2025 — about $4.24 in 2026 dollars. Based on 11 months of data (partial year).
Monthly average price (USD per gal) · 2025
In 2025, milk averaged $4.07 per gal 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 $4.00 in November to $4.17 in August. Over the year it rose from $4.03 in January to $4.05 in December, a 0.5% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $4.07 in 2025 is worth about $4.24 in 2026 dollars. Today milk averages $4.22 per gal, so in real terms it is 1% cheaper than it was in 2025. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 4% versus the 2025 average.
2025 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $4.03 | ▼ 1.9% |
| February | $4.03 | ▲ 0.0% |
| March | $4.05 | ▲ 0.6% |
| April | $4.07 | ▲ 0.6% |
| May | $4.02 | ▼ 1.3% |
| June | $4.03 | ▲ 0.2% |
| July | $4.16 | ▲ 3.3% |
| August | $4.17 | ▲ 0.2% |
| September | $4.13 | ▼ 1.0% |
| November | $4.00 | ▼ 3.2% |
| December | $4.05 | ▲ 1.3% |
| 2025 average | $4.07 |
FAQ
What was the average price of milk in 2025?
Milk averaged $4.07 per gal in 2025, based on 11 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $4.07 of 2025 milk worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $4.07 in 2025 is about $4.24 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2025 price of milk compare to now?
Milk now averages $4.22 per gal, up 4% from the 2025 average of $4.07.