Bureau of Labor Statistics Grocery Price Index Falls to 321.216 in July 2026
Official records show monthly grocery prices decreased by 0.1 percent in July 2026, dropping to 321.216 after previously reaching 321.446.
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grocery prices
321.216down 0.23 from Jun 1, 2026
Reading for Jul 1, 2026, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED. 104 readings on the record.
321.216 for Jul 2026 — the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED
| Period | Reading | As published | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 321.216 | — | the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 321.446 | — | the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED |
| May 1, 2026 | 320.836 | — | the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 320.633 | — | the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 318.462 | — | the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 318.985 | — | the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 317.589 | — | the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 316.982 | — | the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 315 | — | the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 315.54 | — | the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 314.647 | — | the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 313.035 | — | the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED |
Earlier reports
Aug 18, 2026, 10:53 a.m. ET
Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases July 2026 Grocery Price Index Data
On July 1, 2026, official monthly records from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED, listed the measure for grocery prices at 321.216 for the July 2026 reference period. This represents a change of -0.23, or -0.1 percent, from the previous value of 321.446.
According to official records from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED, the value a year ago was 312.982, representing a change of 8.234, or 2.6 percent. Before this reading, the recorded high was 321.446 and the low was 312.982. In terms of household impact, $100 of groceries a year ago costs 102.6 today, marking a change of 2.6.
The official records also include an incomplete cost-of-living estimate for 2027 based on 1 month in. The estimated adjustment is 3.1 percent, which amounts to 62 on an average benefit basis of 2000.
Aug 17, 2026, 11:54 a.m. ETFirst report
Bureau of Labor Statistics Records July 2026 Grocery Price Index at 321.216
Official records from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via FRED, list the monthly grocery price index at 321.216 for July 2026. The reading, recorded for July 1, 2026, reflects a change of -0.23, or -0.1 percent, from the previous value of 321.446. Compared to the value of 312.982 from a year ago, the index increased by 8.234, or 2.6 percent. Before this reading, the recorded high was 321.446 and the recorded low was 312.982. Based on official records, a basis of $100 of groceries a year ago corresponds to 102.6 today, representing a 2.6 change in household impact. Official records also report an incomplete 2027 cost-of-living adjustment estimate of 3.1 percent, recorded 1 month in, estimating an average benefit of 62 on a basis of 2000.
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