How much did potatoes cost in 2026?
Potatoes averaged $0.87 per lb in 2026 — about $0.88 in 2026 dollars. Based on 5 months of data (partial year).
5 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000712112.
In 2026, potatoes averaged $0.87 per lb at the U.S. city average, across the 5 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.85 in March to $0.89 in May. Over the year it rose from $0.87 in January to $0.89 in May, a 2.6% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $0.87 in 2026 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 2026. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 3% versus the 2026 average.
2026 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $0.87 | ▲ 2.8% |
| February | $0.87 | ▼ 0.6% |
| March | $0.85 | ▼ 2.2% |
| April | $0.86 | ▲ 1.5% |
| May | $0.89 | ▲ 4.0% |
| 2026 average | $0.87 |
FAQ
What was the average price of potatoes in 2026?
Potatoes averaged $0.87 per lb in 2026, based on 5 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $0.87 of 2026 potatoes worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.87 in 2026 is about $0.88 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2026 price of potatoes compare to now?
Potatoes now averages $0.89 per lb, up 3% from the 2026 average of $0.87.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Potatoes price in 2026 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2026/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000712112. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2026/">Potatoes price in 2026 (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 2026 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/potatoes/2026/