Potatoes, white
U.S. city average · May 2026March 1986 – May 2026 · 477 monthly observations · BLS series APU0000712112.
As of May 2026, potatoes cost $0.89 per lb at the U.S. city average — up 4.0% from the prior month and down 6.7% over the past year. This is the average shelf price reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, not an estimate.
That sits 18% below the record high of $1.09 set in August 2023, and 326% above the record low of $0.21 in March 1986. BLS has published this price monthly since March 1986 (477 observations).
FAQ
How much do potatoes cost right now?
As of May 2026, potatoes averaged $0.89 per lb across U.S. cities, per BLS CPI Average Price Data.
Are potatoes getting more expensive?
Potatoes are ▲ 4.0% versus the prior month and ▼ 6.7% versus a year ago (May 2026).
What is the highest price potatoes have reached?
The record high is $1.09 per lb, set in August 2023; the record low is $0.21 in March 1986.
Where does this potatoes 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.