THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did potatoes cost in 2008?

Potatoes averaged $0.63 per lb in 2008 — about $0.98 in 2026 dollars.

Potatoes price in 2008 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2008
$0.50$0.55$0.60$0.65$0.70$0.75$0.80JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 2008$0.53Sep 2008$0.76Dec 2008$0.68basketreport.com

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

MonthPriceMoM
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.

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Basket Report. (2026). Potatoes price in 2008 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2008/