Average U.S. prices of eggs, milk, beef and power

Egg prices (dozen)

$2.27 Sep 2026 · was -36.7% in Aug 2026

This is the average price of a dozen grade A large eggs. Egg prices spiked in early 2023 and again in early 2025 during outbreaks of bird flu. BLS collects these average prices in U.S. cities during CPI data collection; they are not adjusted for seasonal swings or quality changes.

Milk prices (gallon)

$4.11 Sep 2026 · was 1.4% in Aug 2026

This is the average price of a gallon of fresh whole milk. BLS collects these average prices in U.S. cities during CPI data collection; they are not adjusted for seasonal swings or quality changes.

Bread prices (pound)

$1.83 Sep 2026 · was -1.0% in Aug 2026

This is the average price of a pound of white bread. BLS collects these average prices in U.S. cities during CPI data collection; they are not adjusted for seasonal swings or quality changes.

Ground beef prices (pound)

$6.79 Sep 2026 · was 9.6% in Aug 2026

This is the average price of a pound of 100% ground beef. Beef prices depend heavily on the size of the U.S. cattle herd. BLS collects these average prices in U.S. cities during CPI data collection; they are not adjusted for seasonal swings or quality changes.

Whole chicken prices (pound)

$2.06 Sep 2026 · was -3.1% in Aug 2026

This is the average price of a pound of fresh whole chicken. BLS collects these average prices in U.S. cities during CPI data collection; they are not adjusted for seasonal swings or quality changes.

Chicken breast prices (pound)

$4.20 Sep 2026 · was -0.9% in Aug 2026

This is the average price of a pound of boneless chicken breast. BLS collects these average prices in U.S. cities during CPI data collection; they are not adjusted for seasonal swings or quality changes.

Cheddar cheese prices (pound)

$6.13 Sep 2026 · was -2.3% in Aug 2026

This is the average price of a pound of natural cheddar cheese. BLS collects these average prices in U.S. cities during CPI data collection; they are not adjusted for seasonal swings or quality changes.

Banana prices (pound)

$0.656 Sep 2026 · was -2.1% in Aug 2026

This is the average price of a pound of bananas, one of the most commonly bought fruits in the U.S. BLS collects these average prices in U.S. cities during CPI data collection; they are not adjusted for seasonal swings or quality changes.

Coffee prices (pound)

$9.33 Sep 2026 · was 4.8% in Aug 2026

This is the average price of a pound of ground roast coffee. Coffee bean prices on world markets and tariffs on imports both feed into it. BLS collects these average prices in U.S. cities during CPI data collection; they are not adjusted for seasonal swings or quality changes.

Electricity price per kWh

$0.196 Sep 2026 · was 3.2% in Aug 2026

This is the average price households pay for a kilowatt-hour of electricity in U.S. cities. BLS collects these average prices in U.S. cities during CPI data collection; they are not adjusted for seasonal swings or quality changes.

Heating oil price (gallon)

$5.922 Sep 2026 · was 43.7% in Aug 2026

This is the average retail price of a gallon of No. 2 fuel oil used for home heating. BLS collects these average prices in U.S. cities during CPI data collection; they are not adjusted for seasonal swings or quality changes.