Coffee, 100%, ground roast
U.S. city average · May 2026January 1980 – May 2026 · 516 monthly observations · BLS series APU0000717311.
As of May 2026, coffee cost $9.51 per lb at the U.S. city average — down 2.2% from the prior month and up 19.9% over the past year. This is the average shelf price reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, not an estimate.
That sits 2% below the record high of $9.72 set in April 2026, and 305% above the record low of $2.35 in January 1993. BLS has published this price monthly since January 1980 (516 observations).
FAQ
How much do coffee cost right now?
As of May 2026, coffee averaged $9.51 per lb across U.S. cities, per BLS CPI Average Price Data.
Are coffee getting more expensive?
Coffee are ▼ 2.2% versus the prior month and ▲ 19.9% versus a year ago (May 2026).
What is the highest price coffee have reached?
The record high is $9.72 per lb, set in April 2026; the record low is $2.35 in January 1993.
Where does this coffee price data come from?
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI Average Price Data program, retrieved via the BLS Public Data API. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.