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

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

Then vs Now

Sugar (White)

Sugar (White) prices — then vs now

Apr 2025

$1.02

per lb

May 2026

$1.03

per lb

+1.3% in 12 months

+53.2% since Apr 2021

5-year trend

National monthly average.

BLS·May 2026

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