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All figures sourced from US federal statistical agencies.BLS · FRED · EIA·May 2026

Chicken (Whole, Fresh) — then vs now | Basket Index™

Then vs Now

Chicken (Whole, Fresh)

Chicken (Whole, Fresh) prices — then vs now

May 2025

$2.06

per lb

May 2026

$2.11

per lb

+2.4% in 12 months

+42.0% since May 2021

5-year trend

National monthly average.

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