THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

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).

Potatoes price in 2026 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2026
$0.84$0.85$0.86$0.87$0.88$0.89$0.90JanFebMarAprMayJan 2026$0.87May 2026$0.89basketreport.com

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

MonthPriceMoM
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.

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