How much did potatoes cost in 2008?
Potatoes averaged $0.63 per lb in 2008 — about $0.98 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2008, potatoes averaged $0.63 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 $0.53 in January to $0.76 in September. Over the year it rose from $0.53 in January to $0.68 in December, a 29.1% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.63 in 2008 is worth about $0.98 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 9% cheaper than it was in 2008. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 42% versus the 2008 average.
2008 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.53 | ▲ 1.0% |
| February | $0.53 | ▲ 1.1% |
| March | $0.54 | ▲ 2.1% |
| April | $0.55 | ▲ 0.7% |
| May | $0.56 | ▲ 2.9% |
| June | $0.60 | ▲ 6.4% |
| July | $0.67 | ▲ 12.4% |
| August | $0.72 | ▲ 7.7% |
| September | $0.76 | ▲ 5.4% |
| October | $0.73 | ▼ 4.2% |
| November | $0.70 | ▼ 4.4% |
| December | $0.68 | ▼ 3.0% |
| 2008 average | $0.63 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2008?
Potatoes averaged $0.63 per lb in 2008, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.63 of 2008 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.63 in 2008 is about $0.98 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2008 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 42% from the 2008 average of $0.63.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2008 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2008/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2008/">Potatoes price in 2008 (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 2008 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2008/