How much did potatoes cost in 1992?
Potatoes averaged $0.30 per lb in 1992 — about $0.72 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 1992, potatoes averaged $0.30 per lb at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.28 in March to $0.35 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.29 in January to $0.31 in December, a 7.7% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.30 in 1992 is worth about $0.72 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 24% more expensive than it was in 1992. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 198% versus the 1992 average.
1992 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.29 | ▲ 1.1% |
| February | $0.29 | ▼ 0.3% |
| March | $0.28 | ▼ 1.8% |
| April | $0.29 | ▲ 1.8% |
| May | $0.29 | ▲ 2.5% |
| June | $0.29 | ▲ 0.7% |
| July | $0.33 | ▲ 11.6% |
| August | $0.35 | ▲ 7.3% |
| September | $0.33 | ▼ 6.3% |
| October | $0.31 | ▼ 5.2% |
| November | $0.30 | ▼ 3.8% |
| December | $0.31 | ▲ 2.3% |
| 1992 average | $0.30 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 1992?
Potatoes averaged $0.30 per lb in 1992, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.30 of 1992 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.30 in 1992 is about $0.72 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 1992 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 198% from the 1992 average of $0.30.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 1992 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/1992/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/1992/">Potatoes price in 1992 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Potatoes price in 1992 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/1992/