Oranges, navel
U.S. city average · May 2026January 1980 – May 2026 · 410 monthly observations · BLS series APU0000711311.
As of May 2026, oranges cost $1.54 per lb at the U.S. city average — up 2.5% from the prior month and down 1.4% over the past year. This is the average shelf price reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, not an estimate.
That sits 14% below the record high of $1.80 set in October 2024, and 354% above the record low of $0.34 in February 1980. BLS has published this price monthly since January 1980 (410 observations).
FAQ
How much do oranges cost right now?
As of May 2026, oranges averaged $1.54 per lb at the national U.S. city average, per BLS CPI Average Price Data.
Are oranges getting more expensive?
Oranges are ▲ 2.5% versus the prior month and ▼ 1.4% versus a year ago (May 2026).
What is the highest price oranges have reached?
The record high is $1.80 per lb, set in October 2024; the record low is $0.34 in February 1980.
Where does this oranges 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.