When groceries are cheapest

Typical gap below each year’s trend price in the food’s cheapest month. U.S. national averages, BLS 2006–2026. Bold = worth timing; grey = barely moves.

January
  • Chuck roast−2.4%
  • Pork chops−1.7%
  • Chicken breast−1.5%
  • Chicken legs−1.2%
  • White bread−0.7%
 February
  • Sirloin steak−2.4%
  • Bacon−2.3%
  • Ground beef−1.4%
  • Potato chips−1.3%
  • Rice−0.9%
 March
  • Grapefruit−10%
  • Lemons−4%
  • Chocolate chip cookies−1.7%
 April
  • Navel oranges−10%
  • Ham−2.9%
 May
  • Broccoli−3%
  • Milk−1.4%
 June
  • Eggs−7%
  • Romaine lettuce−5%
  • Cheddar cheese−1.2%
 July
  • Strawberries−20%
  • Cherries−10%
  • Ice cream−1.8%
 August
  • Tomatoes−7%
  • Peaches−6%
  • Iceberg lettuce−6%
 September
  • Grapes−21%
  • Bell peppers−4%
 October
  • Beef roast−1.3%
  • Pasta−1.1%
  • Whole chicken−0.8%
 November
  • Flour−4%
  • Butter−3%
 December
  • Whole frozen turkey−6%
  • Potatoes−3%
  • Coffee−2.3%
  • Steak−1.6%
  • Sugar−1.5%
  • Bananas−0.9%

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