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Official Data Shows July 2026 Grocery Price Index at $321.216

Grocery prices dropped 0.1 percent from the previous reading, according to official records from the Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED.

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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.

On July 1, 2026, official records from , showed the measure for at $ for the reference period. This reflects a change of -0.23, or -0.1 percent, from the previous value of $. According to official records from , the value a year ago was $, representing a change of , or percent. Before this reading, the recorded high was and the low was . In terms of household impact, $100 of groceries a year ago costs 102.6 today, marking a change of . 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.

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  1. 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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