Rice, white, long grain, uncooked
U.S. city average · May 2026January 1980 – May 2026 · 531 monthly observations · BLS series APU0000701312.
As of May 2026, rice cost $1.07 per lb at the U.S. city average — down 0.5% from the prior month and up 0.4% over the past year. This is the average shelf price reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, not an estimate.
That sits 1% below the record high of $1.08 set in August 2024, and 175% above the record low of $0.39 in July 1987. BLS has published this price monthly since January 1980 (531 observations).
FAQ
How much do rice cost right now?
As of May 2026, rice averaged $1.07 per lb at the national U.S. city average, per BLS CPI Average Price Data.
Are rice getting more expensive?
Rice are ▼ 0.5% versus the prior month and ▲ 0.4% versus a year ago (May 2026).
What is the highest price rice have reached?
The record high is $1.08 per lb, set in August 2024; the record low is $0.39 in July 1987.
Where does this rice price data come from?
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI Average Price Data program, retrieved via the BLS Public Data API. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.