Romaine Lettuce
Average Romaine Lettuce Price per Pound
U.S. city average · August 2026
Romaine lettuce averaged $3.29 per pound in August 2026; down 5.3% from last month; the year-over-year comparison is unavailable, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data.
Chart shown: September 2019 – August 2026 · Full series: January 2006 – August 2026 (224 observations) · Source: BLS series APU0000FL2101.
Recent romaine lettuce price history
| Month | Price | Vs. prior month | Vs. year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $3.29 | ▼ 5.3% | — |
| July 2026 | $3.47 | ▼ 13.7% | ▲ 15.4% |
| June 2026 | $4.02 | ▲ 11.0% | ▲ 36.3% |
| May 2026 | $3.62 | ▲ 13.4% | ▲ 21.0% |
| April 2026 | $3.20 | ▼ 11.4% | ▲ 9.6% |
| March 2026 | $3.61 | ▲ 1.3% | ▲ 23.4% |
| February 2026 | $3.56 | ▲ 5.4% | ▲ 24.3% |
| January 2026 | $3.38 | ▼ 2.5% | ▲ 19.4% |
| December 2025 | $3.47 | ▲ 2.0% | ▲ 16.8% |
| November 2025 | $3.40 | — | ▲ 12.3% |
| July 2025 | $3.01 | ▲ 1.9% | ▲ 4.6% |
| June 2025 | $2.95 | ▼ 1.4% | ▲ 2.3% |
| May 2025 | $2.99 | ▲ 2.7% | ▲ 5.7% |
| April 2025 | $2.92 | ▼ 0.3% | ▲ 2.5% |
| March 2025 | $2.92 | ▲ 2.0% | ▲ 7.1% |
| February 2025 | $2.87 | ▲ 1.2% | ▲ 11.6% |
| January 2025 | $2.83 | ▼ 4.6% | ▲ 9.2% |
| December 2024 | $2.97 | ▼ 2.0% | ▲ 10.6% |
Romaine lettuce prices fell 5.3% from July to August 2026. The year-over-year comparison is unavailable because the year-earlier BLS observation is unavailable. Prices remain below the June 2026 peak of $4.02 but well above the 2006 level of $1.34.
From romaine lettuce to the full grocery basket
Romaine lettuce is a reference price series and is not weighted into the 24-item Basket Index.
Romaine Lettuce vs. Lettuce
In August 2026, romaine lettuce averaged $3.29 per pound and lettuce averaged $1.47 per pound. The difference was $1.82 per pound (123.4%).
Methodology and source
BLS describes series APU0000FL2101 as “Lettuce, romaine, per lb.” Romaine is a distinct BLS series from iceberg lettuce; this page does not combine the two price histories. BLS reports the U.S. city average on a monthly publication schedule. The latest valid observation on this page is August 2026; data were retrieved 2026-09-11 via the BLS Public Data API.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI Average Price Data, series APU0000FL2101.
Romaine Lettuce price FAQ
What is the average price of romaine lettuce per pound?
Romaine lettuce averaged $3.29 per pound in August 2026 at the U.S. city average, according to BLS series APU0000FL2101.
Is romaine more expensive than iceberg lettuce?
Romaine and iceberg are separate BLS average-price series. This page links to the iceberg lettuce series for context but does not combine their histories.
Does BLS include romaine hearts?
BLS identifies series APU0000FL2101 as “Lettuce, romaine, per lb.” Its public catalogue does not break the average into individual retail formats on this page.
Are romaine lettuce prices seasonal?
The monthly history can show recurring patterns, but BLS does not attribute a particular change to seasonality. The August 2026 reading was down 5.3% from the prior month.
Are romaine prices higher than last year?
The August 2026 romaine average was not available from the same month a year earlier.
How often is the romaine price updated?
BLS publishes this U.S. city-average series monthly. Basket Report currently shows August 2026, the latest valid observation.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Average romaine lettuce price (U.S. city average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved September 11, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/romaine-lettuce/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FL2101. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/romaine-lettuce/">Average romaine lettuce price (U.S. city average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FL2101; retrieved September 11, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Average romaine lettuce price (U.S. city average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/romaine-lettuce/