THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did potatoes cost in 1992?

Potatoes averaged $0.30 per lb in 1992 — about $0.72 in 2026 dollars.

Potatoes price in 1992 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 1992
$0.28$0.30$0.32$0.34$0.36JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 1992$0.29Aug 1992$0.35Dec 1992$0.31basketreport.com

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

MonthPriceMoM
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.

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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.
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Basket Report. (2026). Potatoes price in 1992 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/1992/