How much did sugar cost in 2026?
Sugar averaged $1.01 per lb in 2026 — about $1.03 in 2026 dollars. Based on 5 months of data (partial year).
5 monthly observations · Source: BLS series APU0000715211.
In 2026, sugar averaged $1.01 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 $1.00 in March to $1.03 in May. Over the year it rose from $1.02 in January to $1.03 in May, a 1.2% increase.
Adjusted for inflation, $1.01 in 2026 is worth about $1.03 in 2026 dollars. Today sugar averages $1.03 per lb, so in real terms it is about the same than it was in 2026. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is up 2% versus the 2026 average.
2026 monthly prices
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| January | $1.02 | ▲ 3.8% |
| February | $1.02 | ▼ 0.6% |
| March | $1.00 | ▼ 2.0% |
| April | $1.01 | ▲ 1.0% |
| May | $1.03 | ▲ 2.8% |
| 2026 average | $1.01 |
FAQ
What was the average price of sugar in 2026?
Sugar averaged $1.01 per lb in 2026, based on 5 months of BLS average price data.
How much is $1.01 of 2026 sugar worth today?
Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $1.01 in 2026 is about $1.03 in 2026 dollars.
How does the 2026 price of sugar compare to now?
Sugar now averages $1.03 per lb, up 2% from the 2026 average of $1.01.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Sugar price in 2026 (U.S. average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved June 26, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2026/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000715211. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2026/">Sugar price in 2026 (U.S. average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000715211; retrieved June 26, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Sugar price in 2026 (U.S. average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/sugar/2026/