How much did potatoes cost in 2018?
Potatoes averaged $0.74 per lb in 2018 — about $0.99 in 2026 dollars.
12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2018, potatoes averaged $0.74 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 $0.72 in December to $0.77 in August. Over the year it fell from $0.73 in January to $0.72 in December, a 1.6% decline.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.74 in 2018 is worth about $0.99 in 2026 dollars. Today potatoes averages $0.89 per lb, so in real terms it is 10% cheaper than it was in 2018. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 21% versus the 2018 average.
2018 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.73 | ▼ 0.1% |
| February | $0.74 | ▲ 0.8% |
| March | $0.73 | ▼ 1.2% |
| April | $0.73 | ▲ 0.1% |
| May | $0.74 | ▲ 1.5% |
| June | $0.74 | ▲ 0.7% |
| July | $0.77 | ▲ 2.8% |
| August | $0.77 | ▲ 0.4% |
| September | $0.75 | ▼ 2.3% |
| October | $0.75 | ▼ 0.5% |
| November | $0.73 | ▼ 2.8% |
| December | $0.72 | ▼ 1.0% |
| 2018 average | $0.74 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2018?
Potatoes averaged $0.74 per lb in 2018, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.74 of 2018 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.74 in 2018 is about $0.99 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2018 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 21% from the 2018 average of $0.74.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2018 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2018/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2018/">Potatoes price in 2018 (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 2018 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2018/