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

Potatoes (White) — then vs now | Basket Index™

Then vs Now

Potatoes (White)

Potatoes (White) prices — then vs now

Mar 2025

$0.95

per lb

May 2026

$0.89

per lb

-5.9% in 12 months

+13.7% since Mar 2021

5-year trend

National monthly average.

BLS·May 2026

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