Prices, explained
Everything costs something. We explain why.
Real prices from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the events behind every big move: researched from the news, with a source on every claim.
Biggest move this yearEggs $2.27 per dozen, −34.9% from a year ago.Why are egg prices down 35% from a year ago? →Groceries
Why the things in your cart cost what they do.Eggs
−34.9% from a year ago$2.27 per dozen
Why? →Ground beef
+7.4% from a year ago$6.79 per lb
Why? →Chicken
+0.1% from a year ago$2.06 per lb
Why? →Coffee
+2.1% from a year ago$9.33 per lb
Why? →Milk
−0.6% from a year ago$4.11 per gallon
Why? →Butter
−17.3% from a year ago$3.96 per lb
Why? →Cheddar cheese
+1.4% from a year ago$6.13 per lb
Why? →White bread
−2.0% from a year ago$1.83 per lb
Why? →Bananas
−2.1% from a year ago65.6¢ per lb
Why? →Tomatoes
+4.3% from a year ago$1.99 per lb
Why? →Sugar
−2.2% from a year ago$1.02 per lb
Why? →Energy
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Data through September 2026.