Beef Roast
Average Beef Roast Price per Pound
U.S. city average · September 2026
Beef roast averaged $9.10 per pound in September 2026; down 2.9% from last month; up 0.6% from last year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data.
Chart shown: September 2021 – September 2026 · Full series: January 1998 – September 2026 (344 observations) · Source: BLS series APU0000FC2101.
Recent beef roast price history
| Month | Price | Vs. prior month | Vs. year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $9.10 | ▼ 2.9% | ▲ 0.6% |
| August 2026 | $9.37 | ▼ 2.1% | ▲ 7.4% |
| July 2026 | $9.57 | ▲ 1.5% | ▲ 14.0% |
| June 2026 | $9.43 | ▲ 1.6% | ▲ 15.0% |
| May 2026 | $9.29 | ▼ 1.3% | ▲ 17.0% |
| April 2026 | $9.41 | ▲ 6.2% | ▲ 17.7% |
| March 2026 | $8.86 | ▼ 0.8% | ▲ 10.8% |
| February 2026 | $8.93 | ▲ 1.2% | ▲ 11.6% |
| January 2026 | $8.82 | ▼ 2.3% | ▲ 14.3% |
| December 2025 | $9.03 | ▼ 2.8% | ▲ 17.0% |
| November 2025 | $9.29 | — | ▲ 22.3% |
| September 2025 | $9.04 | ▲ 3.6% | ▲ 19.2% |
| August 2025 | $8.72 | ▲ 3.9% | ▲ 14.3% |
| July 2025 | $8.40 | ▲ 2.4% | ▲ 9.9% |
| June 2025 | $8.20 | ▲ 3.3% | ▲ 9.8% |
| May 2025 | $7.94 | ▼ 0.7% | ▲ 6.3% |
| April 2025 | $8.00 | — | ▲ 7.0% |
| March 2025 | $7.99 | — | ▲ 8.1% |
Beef roast prices fell 2.9% from August to September 2026. Beef roast prices are 0.6% higher than a year ago. Prices remain below the July 2026 peak of $9.57 but well above the 1998 level of $2.64.
From beef roast to the full grocery basket
Beef roast is a reference price series and is not weighted into the 24-item Basket Index.
Beef Roast vs. Steak
In September 2026, beef roast averaged $9.10 per pound and steak averaged $12.69 per pound. The difference was $3.59 per pound (28.3%).
Methodology and source
BLS describes series APU0000FC2101 as “All Uncooked Beef Roasts, per lb.” The series is an average across qualifying uncooked beef roast products; it is not a price for a particular named roast cut. BLS reports the U.S. city average on a monthly publication schedule. The latest valid observation on this page is September 2026; data were retrieved 2026-10-14 via the BLS Public Data API.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI Average Price Data, series APU0000FC2101.
Beef Roast price FAQ
What is the average price of beef roast per pound?
All uncooked beef roasts averaged $9.10 per pound in September 2026 at the U.S. city average, according to BLS series APU0000FC2101.
Are beef roast prices higher than last year?
The September 2026 beef roast average was up 0.6% from the same month a year earlier and down 2.9% from the prior month.
What type of beef roast does BLS track?
BLS describes series APU0000FC2101 as “All Uncooked Beef Roasts.” The published average is not assigned to a specific roast cut.
Is beef roast more expensive than ground beef?
In September 2026, beef roast averaged $9.10 per pound and ground beef averaged $6.79 per pound. The difference was $2.30 per pound.
How much would a four-pound beef roast cost?
At the September 2026 average of $9.10 per pound, four pounds would cost about $36.39. This is a Basket Report calculation; store prices and package weights vary.
How often is the beef roast price updated?
BLS publishes this U.S. city-average series monthly. Basket Report currently shows September 2026, the latest valid observation.
How much did beef roast cost in 2001?
In 2001, beef roast averaged $3.11 per pound at the U.S. city average — versus $9.10 today (September 2026), about 193% higher now.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Average beef roast price (U.S. city average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved October 14, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/beef-roast/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FC2101. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/beef-roast/">Average beef roast price (U.S. city average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000FC2101; retrieved October 14, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Average beef roast price (U.S. city average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/beef-roast/