Mid-Atlantic Information Office
Average Retail Food and Energy Prices, U.S. and Midwest Region
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Midwest region(1) |
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Cereals and bakery products |
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Flour, white, all purpose, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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0.546 | 0.512 | 0.512 | -6.2 | 0.0 |
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0.482 | 0.469 | 0.466 | -3.3 | -0.6 |
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Rice, white, long grain, uncooked, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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0.729 | 0.764 | 0.753 | 3.3 | -1.4 |
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Spaghetti and macaroni, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.292 | 1.294 | 1.305 | 1.0 | 0.9 |
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Bread, white, pan, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.341 | 1.327 | 1.348 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
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1.226 | 1.209 | 1.207 | -1.5 | -0.2 |
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Bread, whole wheat, pan, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.992 | 1.967 | 2.025 | 1.7 | 2.9 |
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1.931 | 1.894 | 1.937 | 0.3 | 2.3 |
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Cookies, chocolate chip, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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3.219 | 3.467 | 3.568 | 10.8 | 2.9 |
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3.300 | 3.286 | 3.446 | 4.4 | 4.9 |
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Meats, poultry, fish and eggs |
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Beef and veal |
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Ground chuck, 100% beef, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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3.912 | 3.866 | 3.785 | -3.2 | -2.1 |
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3.856 | 3.825 | 3.706 | -3.9 | -3.1 |
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Ground beef, 100% beef, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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3.657 | 3.754 | 3.732 | 2.1 | -0.6 |
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3.211 | 3.433 | 3.337 | 3.9 | -2.8 |
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Ground beef, lean and extra lean, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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5.844 | 5.741 | 5.888 | 0.8 | 2.6 |
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All uncooked ground beef, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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4.250 | 4.212 | 4.207 | -1.0 | -0.1 |
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4.049 | 4.031 | 3.992 | -1.4 | -1.0 |
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Chuck roast, graded and ungraded, excluding USDA Prime and Choice, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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4.927 | 5.020 | 4.813 | -2.3 | -4.1 |
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Chuck roast, USDA Choice, boneless, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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5.124 | 5.228 | 5.189 | 1.3 | -0.7 |
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5.033 | 5.100 | 4.961 | -1.4 | -2.7 |
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Round roast, USDA Choice, boneless, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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5.133 | 5.326 | 5.182 | 1.0 | -2.7 |
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5.147 | 5.072 | 5.052 | -1.8 | -0.4 |
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Round roast, graded and ungraded, excluding USDA Prime and Choice, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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All Uncooked Beef Roasts, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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5.451 | 5.453 | 5.349 | -1.9 | -1.9 |
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5.217 | 5.289 | 5.131 | -1.6 | -3.0 |
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Steak, round, USDA Choice, boneless, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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5.758 | 5.939 | 5.838 | 1.4 | -1.7 |
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5.550 | 5.740 | 5.774 | 4.0 | 0.6 |
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Steak, round, graded and ungraded, excluding USDA Prime and Choice, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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5.875 | 6.133 | 5.935 | 1.0 | -3.2 |
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Steak, sirloin, graded and ungraded, excluding USDA Prime and Choice, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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7.686 | 7.580 | -1.4 |
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Steak, sirloin, USDA Choice, boneless, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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8.544 | 8.359 | 8.251 | -3.4 | -1.3 |
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8.634 | 9.137 | 9.058 | 4.9 | -0.9 |
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Beef for stew, boneless, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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5.203 | 5.631 | 5.690 | 9.4 | 1.0 |
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All Uncooked Beef Steaks, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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7.569 | 7.606 | 7.479 | -1.2 | -1.7 |
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7.262 | 7.392 | 7.372 | 1.5 | -0.3 |
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All Uncooked Other Beef (Excluding Veal), per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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4.508 | 4.733 | 4.782 | 6.1 | 1.0 |
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4.511 | 4.755 | 4.653 | 3.1 | -2.1 |
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Pork |
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Bacon, sliced, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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5.448 | 5.819 | 6.241 | 14.6 | 7.3 |
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4.768 | 5.168 | 5.547 | 16.3 | 7.3 |
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Chops, center cut, bone-in, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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3.926 | 3.793 | 3.760 | -4.2 | -0.9 |
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Chops, boneless, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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4.197 | 3.821 | 3.917 | -6.7 | 2.5 |
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4.110 | 3.831 | 3.891 | -5.3 | 1.6 |
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All Pork Chops, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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3.760 | 3.417 | 3.482 | -7.4 | 1.9 |
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3.805 | 3.506 | 3.543 | -6.9 | 1.1 |
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Ham, rump or shank half, bone-in, smoked, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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Ham, boneless, excluding canned, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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4.062 | 4.020 | 3.956 | -2.6 | -1.6 |
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3.394 | 3.675 | 3.692 | 8.8 | 0.5 |
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All Ham (Excluding Canned Ham and Luncheon Slices), per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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3.098 | 3.155 | 3.142 | 1.4 | -0.4 |
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2.880 | 3.043 | 2.911 | 1.1 | -4.3 |
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All Other Pork (Excluding Canned Ham and Luncheon Slices), per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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2.767 | 2.614 | 2.593 | -6.3 | -0.8 |
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2.786 | 2.814 | 2.830 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
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Other meats |
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Bologna, all beef or mixed, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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2.655 | 2.814 | 2.793 | 5.2 | -0.7 |
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Poultry |
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Chicken, fresh, whole, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.426 | 1.496 | 1.489 | 4.4 | -0.5 |
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1.362 | 1.317 | 1.323 | -2.9 | 0.5 |
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Chicken breast, bone-in, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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Chicken breast, boneless, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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3.218 | 3.189 | 3.194 | -0.7 | 0.2 |
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3.022 | 3.161 | 3.148 | 4.2 | -0.4 |
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Chicken legs, bone-in, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.570 | 1.418 | 1.453 | -7.5 | 2.5 |
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1.383 | 1.352 | 1.420 | 2.7 | 5.0 |
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Turkey, frozen, whole, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.622 | 1.622 | 1.615 | -0.4 | -0.4 |
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1.506 | 1.480 | 1.479 | -1.8 | -0.1 |
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Eggs |
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Eggs, grade A, large, per doz. |
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1.455 | 1.333 | 1.367 | -6.0 | 2.6 |
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1.279 | 1.061 | 1.093 | -14.5 | 3.0 |
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Dairy products |
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Milk, fresh, whole, fortified, per gal. (3.8 lit) |
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3.141 | 3.219 | 3.168 | 0.9 | -1.6 |
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2.765 | 2.466 | 2.395 | -13.4 | -2.9 |
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Butter, salted, grade AA, stick, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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American processed cheese, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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4.273 | 4.282 | 4.241 | -0.7 | -1.0 |
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4.290 | 3.818 | 3.618 | -15.7 | -5.2 |
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Cheddar cheese, natural, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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5.272 | 4.851 | 4.862 | -7.8 | 0.2 |
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5.826 | 5.441 | 5.484 | -5.9 | 0.8 |
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Ice cream, prepackaged, bulk, regular, per 1/2 gal. (1.9 lit) |
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4.710 | 4.606 | 4.688 | -0.5 | 1.8 |
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4.604 | 4.363 | 4.466 | -3.0 | 2.4 |
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Fruits and vegetables |
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Fresh fruits and vegetables |
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Apples, Red Delicious, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.508 | 1.354 | 1.347 | -10.7 | -0.5 |
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Bananas, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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0.562 | 0.565 | 0.561 | -0.2 | -0.7 |
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0.550 | 0.551 | 0.538 | -2.2 | -2.4 |
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Oranges, Navel, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.365 | 1.462 | 1.453 | 6.4 | -0.6 |
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1.349 | 1.402 | 1.421 | 5.3 | 1.4 |
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Oranges, Valencia, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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Cherries, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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3.392 | 3.388 | -0.1 |
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2.853 | 3.018 | 5.8 | ||||
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Grapefruit, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.319 | 1.333 | 1.333 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
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1.276 | 1.263 | 1.256 | -1.6 | -0.6 |
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Grapes, Thompson Seedless, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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2.155 | 2.420 | 2.213 | 2.7 | -8.6 |
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1.753 | 2.381 | 2.122 | 21.0 | -10.9 |
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Lemons, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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2.161 | 2.093 | 2.138 | -1.1 | 2.2 |
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1.930 | 2.005 | 2.098 | 8.7 | 4.6 |
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Peaches, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.712 | 2.084 | 1.952 | 14.0 | -6.3 |
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1.666 | 1.926 | 1.816 | 9.0 | -5.7 |
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Pears, Anjou, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.629 | 1.653 | 1.5 |
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Strawberries, dry pint, per 12 oz. (340.2 gm) |
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2.169 | 2.036 | 1.979 | -8.8 | -2.8 |
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2.224 | 1.820 | 1.966 | -11.6 | 8.0 |
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Potatoes, white, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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0.711 | 0.752 | 0.750 | 5.5 | -0.3 |
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0.637 | 0.741 | 0.753 | 18.2 | 1.6 |
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Lettuce, iceberg, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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0.994 | 0.957 | 0.938 | -5.6 | -2.0 |
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0.884 | 0.970 | 0.987 | 11.7 | 1.8 |
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Lettuce, romaine, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.862 | 2.027 | 2.088 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
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Tomatoes, field grown, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.685 | 1.952 | 1.846 | 9.6 | -5.4 |
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1.533 | 1.772 | 1.785 | 16.4 | 0.7 |
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Broccoli, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.550 | 1.833 | 1.795 | 15.8 | -2.1 |
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1.422 | 1.809 | 1.700 | 19.5 | -6.0 |
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Cabbage, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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Carrots, short trimmed and topped, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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Celery, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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Peppers, sweet, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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2.224 | 2.223 | 2.168 | -2.5 | -2.5 |
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Processed fruits and vegetables |
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Orange juice, frozen concentrate, 12 oz. can, per 16 oz. (473.2 ml) |
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2.774 | 2.827 | 2.868 | 3.4 | 1.5 |
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Beans, dried, any type, all sizes, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.364 | 1.354 | 1.349 | -1.1 | -0.4 |
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1.233 | 1.233 | 0.0 | ||
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Other foods at home |
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Sugar and sweets |
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Sugar, white, all sizes, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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0.653 | 0.659 | 0.658 | 0.8 | -0.2 |
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0.557 | 0.561 | 0.559 | 0.4 | -0.4 |
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Sugar, white, 33-80 oz. pkg, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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0.624 |
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Fats and oils |
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Margarine, stick, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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Margarine, soft, tubs, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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1.818 | 1.704 | 1.706 | -6.2 | 0.1 |
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Peanut butter, creamy, all sizes, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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2.469 | 2.551 | 2.511 | 1.7 | -1.6 |
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2.336 | 2.540 | 2.447 | 4.8 | -3.7 |
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Nonalcoholic beverages |
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Cola, nondiet, per 2 liters (67.6 oz)(2) |
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Coffee, 100%, ground roast, all sizes, per lb. (453.6 gm) |
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4.316 | 4.335 | 4.373 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
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Other prepared foods |
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Potato chips, per 16 oz. |
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4.427 | 4.391 | 4.370 | -1.3 | -0.5 |
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4.427 | 4.387 | 4.297 | -2.9 | -2.1 |
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Alcoholic beverages at home |
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Malt beverages, all types, all sizes, any origin, per 16 oz. (473.2 ml) |
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1.346 | 1.382 | 1.384 | 2.8 | 0.1 |
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1.283 | 1.313 | 1.314 | 2.4 | 0.1 |
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Wine, red and white table, all sizes, any origin, per 1 liter (33.8 oz) |
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12.400 | 12.511 | 12.712 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
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10.735 | 10.702 | 10.705 | -0.3 | 0.0 |
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Energy (residential) |
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Fuel oil #2 per gallon (3.785 liters) |
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2.073 | 2.215 | 2.292 | 10.6 | 3.5 |
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Utility (piped) gas per therm |
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0.943 | 1.031 | 1.027 | 8.9 | -0.4 |
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0.761 | 0.822 | 0.815 | 7.1 | -0.9 |
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Electricity per KWH |
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0.139 | 0.143 | 0.142 | 2.2 | -0.7 |
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0.142 | 0.145 | 0.145 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
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Gasoline, all types, per gallon/3.785 liters(3) |
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2.218 | 2.344 | 2.436 | 9.8 | 3.9 |
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2.262 | 2.303 | 2.404 | 6.3 | 4.4 |
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Gasoline, unleaded regular, per gallon/3.785 liters |
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2.155 | 2.281 | 2.374 | 10.2 | 4.1 |
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2.192 | 2.234 | 2.336 | 6.6 | 4.6 |
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Gasoline, unleaded midgrade, per gallon/3.785 liters |
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2.420 | 2.580 | 2.674 | 10.5 | 3.6 |
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2.477 | 2.591 | 2.691 | 8.6 | 3.9 |
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Gasoline, unleaded premium, per gallon/3.785 liters |
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2.629 | 2.800 | 2.883 | 9.7 | 3.0 |
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2.788 | 2.883 | 2.973 | 6.6 | 3.1 |
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Automotive diesel fuel, per gallon/3.785 liters |
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2.333 | 2.477 | 2.544 | 9.0 | 2.7 |
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2.289 | 2.411 | 2.485 | 8.6 | 3.1 |
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Footnotes |
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Note: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date. |
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