THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did sugar cost in 2007?

Sugar averaged $0.51 per lb in 2007 — about $0.82 in 2026 dollars.

Sugar price in 2007 Monthly average price (USD per lb) · 2007
$0.50$0.51$0.51$0.52$0.52$0.53JanMarMayJulAugOctDecJan 2007$0.52Jul 2007$0.52Dec 2007$0.50basketreport.com

12 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000715211.

In 2007, sugar averaged $0.51 per lb at the U.S. city average, across all twelve months, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $0.50 in December to $0.52 in July. Over the year it fell from $0.52 in January to $0.50 in December, a 3.1% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $0.51 in 2007 is worth about $0.82 in 2026 dollars. Today sugar averages $1.03 per lb, so in real terms it is 26% more expensive than it was in 2007. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 103% versus the 2007 average.

2007 monthly prices

MonthPriceMoM
January $0.52 ▲ 2.6%
February $0.51 ▼ 1.0%
March $0.52 ▲ 0.8%
April $0.51 ▼ 1.9%
May $0.51 ▲ 1.0%
June $0.52 ▲ 1.6%
July $0.52 ▲ 0.2%
August $0.52 ▼ 0.8%
September $0.52
October $0.51 ▼ 1.0%
November $0.51 ▼ 0.6%
December $0.50 ▼ 1.4%
2007 average$0.51

FAQ

What was the average price of sugar in 2007?

Sugar averaged $0.51 per lb in 2007, based on 12 months of BLS average price data.

How much is $0.51 of 2007 sugar worth today?

Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $0.51 in 2007 is about $0.82 in 2026 dollars.

How does the 2007 price of sugar compare to now?

Sugar now averages $1.03 per lb, up 103% from the 2007 average of $0.51.

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