How Much Do Flour Cost?

Updated

Flour: $0.55 per lb (August 2026)

U.S. city average retail price for "Flour, white, all purpose, per lb. (453.6 gm)", Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Change from the previous month: +0.9% (was $0.54).
  • Change from a year earlier: −1.6% (was $0.56).
  • Last 13 months: high $0.57 (Jan 2026), low $0.54 (Jul 2026).

Month by month

MonthAverage price per lb
August 2026$0.55
July 2026$0.54
June 2026$0.54
May 2026$0.54
April 2026$0.54
March 2026$0.55
February 2026$0.55
January 2026$0.57
December 2025$0.55
November 2025$0.55
September 2025$0.56
August 2025$0.56
July 2025$0.56

These are national averages from prices the BLS collects for the Consumer Price Index. They show the level and direction of prices; they do not explain why prices changed, and your store's price will differ.

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Sources and method

Monthly average retail prices collected for the Consumer Price Index, U.S. city average, not seasonally adjusted. Prices at your store and in your region differ.

Data last checked: October 4, 2026.

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