How much did potatoes cost in 2012?
Potatoes averaged $0.66 per lb in 2012 — about $0.96 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2012, potatoes averaged $0.66 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 $0.62 in December to $0.69 in April. Over the year it fell from $0.68 in January to $0.62 in December, a 8.1% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.66 in 2012 is worth about $0.96 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 7% cheaper than it was in 2012. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 35% versus the 2012 average.
2012 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.68 | ▲ 1.5% |
| February | $0.67 | ▼ 0.4% |
| March | $0.68 | ▲ 1.0% |
| April | $0.69 | ▲ 1.5% |
| May | $0.68 | ▼ 2.2% |
| June | $0.68 | ▲ 0.1% |
| July | $0.67 | ▼ 0.6% |
| August | $0.65 | ▼ 3.0% |
| September | $0.65 | ▼ 1.1% |
| October | $0.63 | ▼ 3.1% |
| November | $0.63 | — |
| December | $0.62 | ▼ 0.6% |
| 2012 average | $0.66 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2012?
Potatoes averaged $0.66 per lb in 2012, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.66 of 2012 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.66 in 2012 is about $0.96 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2012 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 35% from the 2012 average of $0.66.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2012 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2012/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2012/">Potatoes price in 2012 (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 2012 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2012/