Grocery Price Changes (2019–2026)

Track how grocery prices have changed since 2019. See price increases for eggs, ground beef, chicken, and more with BLS data.

Grocery prices have been one of the most visible effects of inflation since 2019. From eggs to ground beef to bread, here's a data-driven look at what costs more, what's come down, and what's still climbing. See also Price of Groceries by Item, Inflation by Category, and Wages vs Inflation.

The Egg Index: 2015–2026

Average price per dozen, Grade A Large Eggs (U.S. City Average)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (FRED series APU0000708111)keepingupwithinflation.com

Then (2019)

$1.40

Now (2026)

$2.58

Change

+84%

The Ground Beef Index: 2015–2026

Average retail price per pound, 100% ground beef (U.S. City Average)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (FRED series APU0000703112)keepingupwithinflation.com

Then (2017)

$3.77/lb

Now (2026)

$6.75/lb

Change

+79%

The Chicken Wing Index: 2015–2025

Wholesale chicken wing composite price per pound (FOB plant)

Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, industry reportskeepingupwithinflation.com

Then (2019)

$1.53/lb

Now (2025)

$1.10/lb

Change

-28%

The Biggest Price Increases

Eggs (+84%), ground beef (+79%), and butter have seen some of the largest price increases since 2019. Supply chain disruptions, avian flu, and shrinking cattle herds have driven persistent grocery inflation.

Items That Have Fallen in Price

Not everything is more expensive. Chicken wings are actually cheaper than in 2019 (-28%), and some seasonal produce items have seen price relief as supply chains stabilized.

Overall Grocery Inflation

The BLS food-at-home index has risen approximately 25% since 2019. While the rate of increase has slowed from the 2022 peak, cumulative price levels remain elevated with no sign of returning to pre-pandemic norms.

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