Soda
Average 12-Pack Soda Cost
U.S. city average · June 2026
The calculated 12-pack soda cost was $7.34 in June 2026, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average of $0.61 per 12-ounce can. The per-can BLS series was up 6.6% from last month and up 5.7% from last year.
Chart shown: June 2021 – June 2026 · Full series: April 2018 – June 2026 (98 observations) · Source: BLS series APU0000FN1102.
Recent soda price history
| Month | Price | Vs. prior month | Vs. year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $0.61 | ▲ 6.6% | ▲ 5.7% |
| May 2026 | $0.57 | ▼ 2.7% | ▲ 2.9% |
| April 2026 | $0.59 | ▼ 2.2% | ▲ 1.5% |
| March 2026 | $0.60 | ▲ 1.7% | ▲ 3.4% |
| February 2026 | $0.59 | ▼ 2.9% | ▲ 3.7% |
| January 2026 | $0.61 | ▲ 11.5% | ▲ 5.0% |
| December 2025 | $0.55 | ▼ 0.2% | ▲ 1.3% |
| November 2025 | $0.55 | — | ▼ 0.4% |
| September 2025 | $0.57 | ▲ 0.4% | ▼ 1.2% |
| August 2025 | $0.57 | ▲ 0.4% | ▼ 2.7% |
| July 2025 | $0.57 | ▼ 2.4% | ▼ 2.1% |
| June 2025 | $0.58 | ▲ 3.8% | ▲ 2.7% |
| May 2025 | $0.56 | ▼ 4.0% | ▼ 0.9% |
| April 2025 | $0.58 | ▼ 0.3% | ▼ 2.0% |
| March 2025 | $0.58 | ▲ 1.9% | ▲ 1.7% |
| February 2025 | $0.57 | ▼ 1.7% | ▼ 1.5% |
| January 2025 | $0.58 | ▲ 7.6% | ▼ 5.1% |
| December 2024 | $0.54 | ▼ 1.8% | ▼ 4.6% |
The BLS soda average was $0.61 per 12-ounce can in June 2026, which equals a calculated 12-pack cost of about $7.34. The raw per-can price rose 6.6% from May and are 5.7% higher than a year ago.
From soda to the full grocery basket
Soda is a reference price series and is not weighted into the 24-item Basket Index.
Methodology and source
BLS describes series APU0000FN1102 as “All soft drinks, 12 pk, 12 oz., cans, per 12 oz.” BLS publishes the raw series per 12-ounce can for soda sold in 12-packs. Basket Report separately multiplies that raw value by 12 to show a clearly labeled calculated 12-pack cost. BLS reports the U.S. city average on a monthly publication schedule. The latest valid observation on this page is June 2026; data were retrieved 2026-08-01 via the BLS Public Data API.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI Average Price Data, series APU0000FN1102.
Soda price FAQ
What is the average price of soda?
In June 2026, BLS reported an average soda price of $0.61 per 12-ounce can for soda sold in 12-packs at the U.S. city average.
How much does a 12-pack of soda cost?
The calculated June 2026 12-pack cost is about $7.34. Basket Report multiplies the published $0.61 per-can BLS observation by 12; BLS does not publish the 12-pack total directly.
Why does BLS report soda per can?
BLS series APU0000FN1102 is defined as soft drinks sold in 12-packs of 12-ounce cans, standardized to a per-can average price. The raw per-can series is retained in this chart and download.
Are soda prices higher than last year?
The June 2026 per-can soda average was up 5.7% from the same month a year earlier and up 6.6% from the prior month.
Does the BLS soda series include all brands?
The BLS catalogue identifies the package and unit but does not provide brand-level coverage in this series. This page does not treat it as a price for every brand, retailer, or package size.
How often is the soda price updated?
BLS publishes this U.S. city-average series monthly. Basket Report shows the latest valid observation, currently June 2026, without inventing a missing month.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Average soda price (U.S. city average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved August 1, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/soda/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FN1102. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/soda/">Average soda price (U.S. city average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FN1102; retrieved August 1, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Average soda price (U.S. city average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/soda/