Prices are now 5% higher than in 2025
In 2025, a dozen eggs cost $4.25, a gallon of gas cost $3.26 and a gallon of milk cost $4.07.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, something that cost $100 in 2025 costs about $104.58 today. The inflation rate in 2025 was 2.8%, and total inflation from 2025 to September 2026 was 5%.
The effects of inflation can vary. Adjusted for inflation, the biggest increase since 2025 was for diesel fuel (up 65%), and the biggest drop was for grade A large eggs (down 49%).
| Dozen eggs | $4.25 → $2.27 |
| Gallon of gas | $3.26 → $4.48 |
| Gallon of milk | $4.07 → $4.11 |
| Pound of bread | $1.87 → $1.83 |
| Pound of ground beef | $6.09 → $6.79 |
| Pound of coffee | $8.18 → $9.33 |
| All prices, on average | $100.00 → $104.58 |
Biggest price changes since 2025
The lists below break down price changes by item.
Each list shows average prices in 2025 compared to the price today. These are the actual prices people paid on average. For comparison, prices overall rose 5% between 2025 and September 2026.These prices are inflation-adjusted, meaning all values shown are adjusted for the baseline of 5% inflation between 2025 and September 2026.
More inflation
- Diesel fuel72% higher65% higherWas $3.68 in 2025, now $6.33 per gallonWas $3.85 in today's dollars, now $6.33 per gallon
- Heating oil64% higher56% higherWas $3.62 in 2025, now $5.92 per gallonWas $3.79 in today's dollars, now $5.92 per gallon
- Gasoline, regular38% higher32% higherWas $3.26 in 2025, now $4.48 per gallonWas $3.41 in today's dollars, now $4.48 per gallon
- Gasoline, midgrade34% higher28% higherWas $3.71 in 2025, now $4.96 per gallonWas $3.88 in today's dollars, now $4.96 per gallon
- Gasoline, premium31% higher26% higherWas $4.13 in 2025, now $5.43 per gallonWas $4.32 in today's dollars, now $5.43 per gallon
Less inflation
- Eggs, grade A large47% lower49% lowerWas $4.25 in 2025, now $2.27 per dozenWas $4.45 in today's dollars, now $2.27 per dozen
- Butter17% lower20% lowerWas $4.76 in 2025, now $3.96 per lbWas $4.98 in today's dollars, now $3.96 per lb
- Ice cream7% lower11% lowerWas $6.37 in 2025, now $5.93 per ½ gallonWas $6.66 in today's dollars, now $5.93 per ½ gallon
- American cheese4% lower8% lowerWas $4.95 in 2025, now $4.74 per lbWas $5.17 in today's dollars, now $4.74 per lb
- Bacon4% lower8% lowerWas $7.02 in 2025, now $6.76 per lbWas $7.34 in today's dollars, now $6.76 per lb
Food and energy prices in 2025
These are the average prices Americans paid in 2025, next to what the same items cost in September 2026.These 2025 prices are converted to today's dollars. This means that the changes are relative to inflation.
Gas & energy
| Item | 20252025 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline, regularper gallon | 2025$3.262025, adjusted$3.41 | Today$4.48 | Change38% higherAfter inflation32% higher |
| Gasoline, midgradeper gallon | 2025$3.712025, adjusted$3.88 | Today$4.96 | Change34% higherAfter inflation28% higher |
| Gasoline, premiumper gallon | 2025$4.132025, adjusted$4.32 | Today$5.43 | Change31% higherAfter inflation26% higher |
| Diesel fuel per gallon | 2025$3.682025, adjusted$3.85 | Today$6.33 | Change72% higherAfter inflation65% higher |
| Electricityper kWh | 2025$0.192025, adjusted$0.19 | Today$0.20 | Change6% higherAfter inflation1% higher |
| Natural gas (piped)per therm | 2025$1.622025, adjusted$1.70 | Today$1.70 | Change5% higherAfter inflationno change |
| Heating oilper gallon | 2025$3.622025, adjusted$3.79 | Today$5.92 | Change64% higherAfter inflation56% higher |
Meat & poultry
| Item | 20252025 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beef per lb | 2025$6.092025, adjusted$6.37 | Today$6.79 | Change12% higherAfter inflation7% higher |
| Ground chuck per lb | 2025$6.142025, adjusted$6.42 | Today$6.48 | Change6% higherAfter inflation1% higher |
| Ground beef, lean per lb | 2025$7.762025, adjusted$8.12 | Today$8.46 | Change9% higherAfter inflation4% higher |
| Sirloin steak per lb | 2025$12.972025, adjusted$13.56 | Today$14.11 | Change9% higherAfter inflation4% higher |
| Round steak per lb | 2025$8.862025, adjusted$9.27 | Today$9.84 | Change11% higherAfter inflation6% higher |
| Round roast per lb | 2025$7.962025, adjusted$8.33 | Today$8.80 | Change10% higherAfter inflation6% higher |
| Chuck roast per lb | 2025$8.432025, adjusted$8.82 | Today$9.19 | Change9% higherAfter inflation4% higher |
| Beef stew meat per lb | 2025$8.142025, adjusted$8.51 | Today$8.53 | Change5% higherAfter inflationno change |
| Baconper lb | 2025$7.022025, adjusted$7.34 | Today$6.76 | Change4% lowerAfter inflation8% lower |
| Pork chops, boneless per lb | 2025$4.632025, adjusted$4.84 | Today$4.55 | Change2% lowerAfter inflation6% lower |
| Ham, bonelessper lb | 2025$5.482025, adjusted$5.73 | Today$5.45 | Change1% lowerAfter inflation5% lower |
| Whole chickenper lb | 2025$2.062025, adjusted$2.15 | Today$2.06 | Changeno changeAfter inflation4% lower |
| Chicken legs per lb | 2025$1.792025, adjusted$1.87 | Today$1.74 | Change3% lowerAfter inflation7% lower |
| Chicken breast, boneless per lb | 2025$4.162025, adjusted$4.35 | Today$4.20 | Change1% higherAfter inflation3% lower |
Dairy & eggs
| Item | 20252025 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs, grade A largeper dozen | 2025$4.252025, adjusted$4.45 | Today$2.27 | Change47% lowerAfter inflation49% lower |
| Whole milkper gallon | 2025$4.072025, adjusted$4.25 | Today$4.11 | Change1% higherAfter inflation3% lower |
| Low-fat milk per gallon | 2025$3.672025, adjusted$3.84 | Today$3.59 | Change2% lowerAfter inflation7% lower |
| Butterper lb | 2025$4.762025, adjusted$4.98 | Today$3.96 | Change17% lowerAfter inflation20% lower |
| Cheddar cheese per lb | 2025$5.842025, adjusted$6.11 | Today$6.13 | Change5% higherAfter inflationno change |
| American cheese per lb | 2025$4.952025, adjusted$5.17 | Today$4.74 | Change4% lowerAfter inflation8% lower |
| Ice cream per ½ gallon | 2025$6.372025, adjusted$6.66 | Today$5.93 | Change7% lowerAfter inflation11% lower |
| Yogurt per 8 oz | 2025$1.532025, adjusted$1.60 | Today$1.58 | Change3% higherAfter inflation1% lower |
Fruits & vegetables
| Item | 20252025 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bananasper lb | 2025$0.652025, adjusted$0.68 | Today$0.66 | Change1% higherAfter inflation3% lower |
| Navel orangesper lb | 2025$1.602025, adjusted$1.67 | Today$1.72 | Change8% higherAfter inflation3% higher |
| Grapefruit per lb | 2025$1.672025, adjusted$1.75 | Today$1.62 | Change3% lowerAfter inflation7% lower |
| Lemons per lb | 2025$2.002025, adjusted$2.09 | Today$2.13 | Change6% higherAfter inflation2% higher |
| Strawberries per 12 oz | 2025$2.652025, adjusted$2.77 | Today$2.84 | Change7% higherAfter inflation3% higher |
| Tomatoesper lb | 2025$1.842025, adjusted$1.93 | Today$1.99 | Change8% higherAfter inflation3% higher |
| Potatoesper lb | 2025$0.962025, adjusted$1.01 | Today$0.99 | Change3% higherAfter inflation2% lower |
| Iceberg lettuceper lb | 2025$1.592025, adjusted$1.66 | Today$1.64 | Change3% higherAfter inflation2% lower |
| Romaine lettuce per lb | 2025$3.042025, adjusted$3.18 | Today$3.31 | Change9% higherAfter inflation4% higher |
| Canned corn per lb | 2025$1.342025, adjusted$1.41 | Today$1.32 | Change2% lowerAfter inflation6% lower |
| Dried beans per lb | 2025$1.642025, adjusted$1.72 | Today$1.67 | Change2% higherAfter inflation3% lower |
Pantry & bakery
| Item | 20252025 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| White breadper lb | 2025$1.872025, adjusted$1.96 | Today$1.83 | Change2% lowerAfter inflation6% lower |
| Flour per lb | 2025$0.562025, adjusted$0.59 | Today$0.55 | Change3% lowerAfter inflation7% lower |
| Riceper lb | 2025$1.052025, adjusted$1.10 | Today$1.12 | Change6% higherAfter inflation2% higher |
| Spaghetti & macaroniper lb | 2025$1.322025, adjusted$1.38 | Today$1.38 | Change4% higherAfter inflation1% lower |
| Sugar per lb | 2025$1.022025, adjusted$1.07 | Today$1.02 | Change1% lowerAfter inflation5% lower |
| Chocolate chip cookiesper lb | 2025$5.052025, adjusted$5.28 | Today$5.15 | Change2% higherAfter inflation2% lower |
| Potato chipsper 16 oz | 2025$6.712025, adjusted$7.01 | Today$6.67 | Change1% lowerAfter inflation5% lower |
Drinks
| Item | 20252025 (adjusted) | Today | ChangeChange after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground coffeeper lb | 2025$8.182025, adjusted$8.56 | Today$9.33 | Change14% higherAfter inflation9% higher |
| Soda per 2 liters | 2025$2.132025, adjusted$2.23 | Today$2.27 | Change7% higherAfter inflation2% higher |
| Beerper 16 oz | 2025$1.832025, adjusted$1.91 | Today$1.88 | Change3% higherAfter inflation2% lower |
| Wineper liter | 2025$13.972025, adjusted$14.61 | Today$13.77 | Change1% lowerAfter inflation6% lower |
Frequently asked questions
How much did a dozen eggs cost in 2025?
A dozen eggs cost an average of $4.25 in 2025. In September 2026, the average price was $2.27. After adjusting for inflation, that's 49% lower than in 2025.
How much did a gallon of gas cost in 2025?
A gallon of gas cost an average of $3.26 in 2025. In September 2026, the average price was $4.48. After adjusting for inflation, that's 32% higher than in 2025.
How much did a gallon of milk cost in 2025?
A gallon of milk cost an average of $4.07 in 2025. In September 2026, the average price was $4.11. After adjusting for inflation, that's 3% lower than in 2025.
How much did a pound of white bread cost in 2025?
A pound of white bread cost an average of $1.87 in 2025. In September 2026, the average price was $1.83. After adjusting for inflation, that's 6% lower than in 2025.
How much did a pound of ground beef cost in 2025?
A pound of ground beef cost an average of $6.09 in 2025. In September 2026, the average price was $6.79. After adjusting for inflation, that's 7% higher than in 2025.
How much did a pound of coffee cost in 2025?
A pound of coffee cost an average of $8.18 in 2025. In September 2026, the average price was $9.33. After adjusting for inflation, that's 9% higher than in 2025.
How much is $1 from 2025 worth today?
$1 in 2025 has about the same buying power as $1.05 today, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index.
What was the inflation rate in 2025?
The U.S. inflation rate in 2025 was 2.8%, measured as the change in the consumer price index from 2024 to 2025.
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 2025 prices are averages for the whole year, and today's prices are from September 2026.
To adjust 2025 prices for inflation, we use the same consumer price index as our 2025 inflation calculator. The raw price data is available on the BLS website.
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| Dozen eggs | $4.25 → $2.27 |
| Gallon of gas | $3.26 → $4.48 |
| Gallon of milk | $4.07 → $4.11 |
| Pound of bread | $1.87 → $1.83 |
| Pound of ground beef | $6.09 → $6.79 |
| Pound of coffee | $8.18 → $9.33 |
| All prices, on average | $100.00 → $104.58 |