How much did potatoes cost in 2006?
Potatoes averaged $0.53 per lb in 2006 — about $0.88 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2006, potatoes averaged $0.53 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 $0.50 in January to $0.57 in August. Over the year it rose from $0.50 in January to $0.52 in December, a 2.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.53 in 2006 is worth about $0.88 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 2% more expensive than it was in 2006. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 69% versus the 2006 average.
2006 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.50 | ▲ 1.2% |
| February | $0.52 | ▲ 2.6% |
| March | $0.52 | — |
| April | $0.52 | ▲ 1.0% |
| May | $0.53 | ▲ 2.1% |
| June | $0.54 | ▲ 1.5% |
| July | $0.56 | ▲ 2.8% |
| August | $0.57 | ▲ 2.9% |
| September | $0.56 | ▼ 1.6% |
| October | $0.55 | ▼ 3.2% |
| November | $0.52 | ▼ 5.1% |
| December | $0.52 | — |
| 2006 average | $0.53 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2006?
Potatoes averaged $0.53 per lb in 2006, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.53 of 2006 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.53 in 2006 is about $0.88 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2006 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 69% from the 2006 average of $0.53.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2006 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2006/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2006/">Potatoes price in 2006 (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 2006 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2006/