Prices are now 11% higher than in 2023
In 2023, a dozen eggs cost $2.80, a gallon of gas cost $3.66 and a gallon of milk cost $4.03.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, something that cost $100 in 2023 costs about $110.58 today. The inflation rate in 2023 was 4.1%, and total inflation from 2023 to September 2026 was 11%.
The effects of inflation can vary. Adjusted for inflation, the biggest increase since 2023 was for heating oil (up 40%), and the biggest drop was for grade A large eggs (down 27%).
| Dozen eggs | $2.80 → $2.27 |
| Gallon of gas | $3.66 → $4.48 |
| Gallon of milk | $4.03 → $4.11 |
| Pound of bread | $1.96 → $1.83 |
| Pound of ground beef | $5.02 → $6.79 |
| Pound of coffee | $6.16 → $9.33 |
| All prices, on average | $100.00 → $110.58 |
Biggest price changes since 2023
The lists below break down price changes by item.
Each list shows average prices in 2023 compared to the price today. These are the actual prices people paid on average. For comparison, prices overall rose 11% between 2023 and September 2026.These prices are inflation-adjusted, meaning all values shown are adjusted for the baseline of 11% inflation between 2023 and September 2026.
More inflation
- Heating oil54% higher40% higherWas $3.84 in 2023, now $5.92 per gallonWas $4.24 in today's dollars, now $5.92 per gallon
- Ground coffee52% higher37% higherWas $6.16 in 2023, now $9.33 per lbWas $6.81 in today's dollars, now $9.33 per lb
- Diesel fuel47% higher33% higherWas $4.32 in 2023, now $6.33 per gallonWas $4.78 in today's dollars, now $6.33 per gallon
- Ground beef35% higher22% higherWas $5.02 in 2023, now $6.79 per lbWas $5.55 in today's dollars, now $6.79 per lb
- Round roast35% higher22% higherWas $6.50 in 2023, now $8.80 per lbWas $7.19 in today's dollars, now $8.80 per lb
Less inflation
- Eggs, grade A large19% lower27% lowerWas $2.80 in 2023, now $2.27 per dozenWas $3.09 in today's dollars, now $2.27 per dozen
- Butter13% lower21% lowerWas $4.56 in 2023, now $3.96 per lbWas $5.04 in today's dollars, now $3.96 per lb
- Chicken legs9% lower18% lowerWas $1.92 in 2023, now $1.74 per lbWas $2.12 in today's dollars, now $1.74 per lb
- White bread7% lower16% lowerWas $1.96 in 2023, now $1.83 per lbWas $2.17 in today's dollars, now $1.83 per lb
- Ham, boneless5% lower14% lowerWas $5.71 in 2023, now $5.45 per lbWas $6.32 in today's dollars, now $5.45 per lb
Food and energy prices in 2023
These are the average prices Americans paid in 2023, next to what the same items cost in September 2026.These 2023 prices are converted to today's dollars. This means that the changes are relative to inflation.
Gas & energy
| Item | 20232023 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline, regularper gallon | 2023$3.662023, adjusted$4.04 | Today$4.48 | Change23% higherAfter inflation11% higher |
| Gasoline, midgradeper gallon | 2023$4.072023, adjusted$4.50 | Today$4.96 | Change22% higherAfter inflation10% higher |
| Gasoline, premiumper gallon | 2023$4.472023, adjusted$4.94 | Today$5.43 | Change21% higherAfter inflation10% higher |
| Diesel fuel per gallon | 2023$4.322023, adjusted$4.78 | Today$6.33 | Change47% higherAfter inflation33% higher |
| Electricityper kWh | 2023$0.172023, adjusted$0.19 | Today$0.20 | Change17% higherAfter inflation5% higher |
| Natural gas (piped)per therm | 2023$1.462023, adjusted$1.61 | Today$1.70 | Change16% higherAfter inflation5% higher |
| Heating oilper gallon | 2023$3.842023, adjusted$4.24 | Today$5.92 | Change54% higherAfter inflation40% higher |
Meat & poultry
| Item | 20232023 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beef per lb | 2023$5.022023, adjusted$5.55 | Today$6.79 | Change35% higherAfter inflation22% higher |
| Ground chuck per lb | 2023$5.032023, adjusted$5.56 | Today$6.48 | Change29% higherAfter inflation17% higher |
| Ground beef, lean per lb | 2023$6.682023, adjusted$7.39 | Today$8.46 | Change27% higherAfter inflation14% higher |
| Sirloin steak per lb | 2023$11.072023, adjusted$12.25 | Today$14.11 | Change27% higherAfter inflation15% higher |
| Round steak per lb | 2023$7.572023, adjusted$8.37 | Today$9.84 | Change30% higherAfter inflation17% higher |
| Round roast per lb | 2023$6.502023, adjusted$7.19 | Today$8.80 | Change35% higherAfter inflation22% higher |
| Chuck roast per lb | 2023$7.112023, adjusted$7.86 | Today$9.19 | Change29% higherAfter inflation17% higher |
| Beef stew meat per lb | 2023$7.002023, adjusted$7.74 | Today$8.53 | Change22% higherAfter inflation10% higher |
| Baconper lb | 2023$6.652023, adjusted$7.36 | Today$6.76 | Change2% higherAfter inflation8% lower |
| Pork chops, boneless per lb | 2023$4.512023, adjusted$4.99 | Today$4.55 | Change1% higherAfter inflation9% lower |
| Ham, bonelessper lb | 2023$5.712023, adjusted$6.32 | Today$5.45 | Change5% lowerAfter inflation14% lower |
| Whole chickenper lb | 2023$1.912023, adjusted$2.12 | Today$2.06 | Change8% higherAfter inflation2% lower |
| Chicken legs per lb | 2023$1.922023, adjusted$2.12 | Today$1.74 | Change9% lowerAfter inflation18% lower |
| Chicken breast, boneless per lb | 2023$4.232023, adjusted$4.68 | Today$4.20 | Change1% lowerAfter inflation10% lower |
Dairy & eggs
| Item | 20232023 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs, grade A largeper dozen | 2023$2.802023, adjusted$3.09 | Today$2.27 | Change19% lowerAfter inflation27% lower |
| Whole milkper gallon | 2023$4.032023, adjusted$4.45 | Today$4.11 | Change2% higherAfter inflation8% lower |
| Low-fat milk per gallon | 2023$3.702023, adjusted$4.09 | Today$3.59 | Change3% lowerAfter inflation12% lower |
| Butterper lb | 2023$4.562023, adjusted$5.04 | Today$3.96 | Change13% lowerAfter inflation21% lower |
| Cheddar cheese per lb | 2023$5.822023, adjusted$6.44 | Today$6.13 | Change5% higherAfter inflation5% lower |
| American cheese per lb | 2023$4.762023, adjusted$5.26 | Today$4.74 | Changeno changeAfter inflation10% lower |
| Ice cream per ½ gallon | 2023$5.902023, adjusted$6.52 | Today$5.93 | Change1% higherAfter inflation9% lower |
| Yogurt per 8 oz | 2023$1.552023, adjusted$1.72 | Today$1.58 | Change2% higherAfter inflation8% lower |
Fruits & vegetables
| Item | 20232023 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bananasper lb | 2023$0.632023, adjusted$0.70 | Today$0.66 | Change4% higherAfter inflation6% lower |
| Navel orangesper lb | 2023$1.582023, adjusted$1.75 | Today$1.72 | Change9% higherAfter inflation1% lower |
| Grapefruit per lb | 2023$1.702023, adjusted$1.87 | Today$1.62 | Change4% lowerAfter inflation13% lower |
| Lemons per lb | 2023$2.142023, adjusted$2.36 | Today$2.13 | Changeno changeAfter inflation10% lower |
| Strawberries per 12 oz | 2023$2.852023, adjusted$3.15 | Today$2.84 | Changeno changeAfter inflation10% lower |
| Tomatoesper lb | 2023$1.922023, adjusted$2.12 | Today$1.99 | Change4% higherAfter inflation6% lower |
| Potatoesper lb | 2023$1.002023, adjusted$1.11 | Today$0.99 | Change2% lowerAfter inflation11% lower |
| Iceberg lettuceper lb | 2023$1.622023, adjusted$1.79 | Today$1.64 | Change1% higherAfter inflation9% lower |
| Romaine lettuce per lb | 2023$2.772023, adjusted$3.06 | Today$3.31 | Change20% higherAfter inflation8% higher |
| Canned corn per lb | 2023$1.302023, adjusted$1.44 | Today$1.32 | Change1% higherAfter inflation8% lower |
| Dried beans per lb | 2023$1.672023, adjusted$1.85 | Today$1.67 | Changeno changeAfter inflation10% lower |
Pantry & bakery
| Item | 20232023 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| White breadper lb | 2023$1.962023, adjusted$2.17 | Today$1.83 | Change7% lowerAfter inflation16% lower |
| Flour per lb | 2023$0.552023, adjusted$0.61 | Today$0.55 | Change1% lowerAfter inflation11% lower |
| Riceper lb | 2023$0.982023, adjusted$1.09 | Today$1.12 | Change14% higherAfter inflation3% higher |
| Spaghetti & macaroniper lb | 2023$1.432023, adjusted$1.58 | Today$1.38 | Change4% lowerAfter inflation13% lower |
| Sugar per lb | 2023$0.922023, adjusted$1.02 | Today$1.02 | Change11% higherAfter inflationno change |
| Chocolate chip cookiesper lb | 2023$5.122023, adjusted$5.67 | Today$5.15 | Change1% higherAfter inflation9% lower |
| Potato chipsper 16 oz | 2023$6.452023, adjusted$7.13 | Today$6.67 | Change3% higherAfter inflation6% lower |
Drinks
| Item | 20232023 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground coffeeper lb | 2023$6.162023, adjusted$6.81 | Today$9.33 | Change52% higherAfter inflation37% higher |
| Soda per 2 liters | 2023$2.302023, adjusted$2.54 | Today$2.27 | Change1% lowerAfter inflation11% lower |
| Beerper 16 oz | 2023$1.742023, adjusted$1.93 | Today$1.88 | Change8% higherAfter inflation3% lower |
| Wineper liter | 2023$13.402023, adjusted$14.81 | Today$13.77 | Change3% higherAfter inflation7% lower |
Frequently asked questions
How much did a dozen eggs cost in 2023?
A dozen eggs cost an average of $2.80 in 2023. In September 2026, the average price was $2.27. After adjusting for inflation, that's 27% lower than in 2023.
How much did a gallon of gas cost in 2023?
A gallon of gas cost an average of $3.66 in 2023. In September 2026, the average price was $4.48. After adjusting for inflation, that's 11% higher than in 2023.
How much did a gallon of milk cost in 2023?
A gallon of milk cost an average of $4.03 in 2023. In September 2026, the average price was $4.11. After adjusting for inflation, that's 8% lower than in 2023.
How much did a pound of white bread cost in 2023?
A pound of white bread cost an average of $1.96 in 2023. In September 2026, the average price was $1.83. After adjusting for inflation, that's 16% lower than in 2023.
How much did a pound of ground beef cost in 2023?
A pound of ground beef cost an average of $5.02 in 2023. In September 2026, the average price was $6.79. After adjusting for inflation, that's 22% higher than in 2023.
How much did a pound of coffee cost in 2023?
A pound of coffee cost an average of $6.16 in 2023. In September 2026, the average price was $9.33. After adjusting for inflation, that's 37% higher than in 2023.
How much is $1 from 2023 worth today?
$1 in 2023 has about the same buying power as $1.11 today, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index.
What was the inflation rate in 2023?
The U.S. inflation rate in 2023 was 4.1%, measured as the change in the consumer price index from 2022 to 2023.
Where these prices come from
These prices come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which checks what everyday items cost in stores across the U.S. every month. The 2023 prices are averages for the whole year, and today's prices are from September 2026.
To adjust 2023 prices for inflation, we use the same consumer price index as our 2023 inflation calculator. The raw price data is available on the BLS website.
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| Dozen eggs | $2.80 → $2.27 |
| Gallon of gas | $3.66 → $4.48 |
| Gallon of milk | $4.03 → $4.11 |
| Pound of bread | $1.96 → $1.83 |
| Pound of ground beef | $5.02 → $6.79 |
| Pound of coffee | $6.16 → $9.33 |
| All prices, on average | $100.00 → $110.58 |