Milk Prices: US Price per Gallon, 1995–2026
The US city average price of a gallon of whole milk was $4.106 per gallon in Sep 2026, according to BLS average price data (via FRED). That is 0.6% lower than a year earlier. Since January 2018 ($2.961), it is up 38.7%. In our data, which starts Jul 1995, the highest price was $4.317 (Jun 2026) and the lowest was $2.459 (Sep 1995).
Milk Prices since Jul 1995
Milk, whole. Monthly values. Weight in the Real Inflation index: 1.6%.
Last 24 months
| Month | Price | vs year before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $4.106 | -0.6% |
| Aug 2026 | $4.229 | +1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | $4.313 | +3.6% |
| Jun 2026 | $4.317 | +7.1% |
| May 2026 | $4.217 | +4.8% |
| Apr 2026 | $4.136 | +1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | $4.067 | +0.4% |
| Feb 2026 | $4.026 | 0.0% |
| Jan 2026 | $4.100 | +1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | $4.047 | -1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | $3.997 | -3.4% |
| Oct 2025 | no data | |
| Sep 2025 | $4.129 | +2.7% |
| Aug 2025 | $4.171 | +3.1% |
| Jul 2025 | $4.162 | +4.5% |
| Jun 2025 | $4.029 | +1.8% |
| May 2025 | $4.022 | +4.1% |
| Apr 2025 | $4.074 | +5.3% |
| Mar 2025 | $4.050 | +4.0% |
| Feb 2025 | $4.026 | +2.2% |
| Jan 2025 | $4.025 | +1.7% |
| Dec 2024 | $4.101 | +2.3% |
| Nov 2024 | $4.138 | +3.5% |
| Oct 2024 | $4.041 | +2.9% |
| Sep 2024 | $4.021 | +1.4% |
Yearly averages since 2000
| Year | Average | Lowest month | Highest month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (9 months) | $4.168 | $4.026 | $4.317 |
| 2025 (11 months) | $4.067 | $3.997 | $4.171 |
| 2024 | $3.984 | $3.864 | $4.138 |
| 2023 | $4.027 | $3.927 | $4.204 |
| 2022 | $4.091 | $3.787 | $4.218 |
| 2021 | $3.544 | $3.348 | $3.743 |
| 2020 | $3.318 | $3.196 | $3.535 |
| 2019 | $3.036 | $2.900 | $3.189 |
| 2018 | $2.896 | $2.839 | $2.961 |
| 2017 | $3.226 | $3.150 | $3.318 |
| 2016 | $3.204 | $3.062 | $3.313 |
| 2015 | $3.419 | $3.299 | $3.758 |
| 2014 | $3.694 | $3.552 | $3.858 |
| 2013 | $3.462 | $3.428 | $3.526 |
| 2012 | $3.493 | $3.396 | $3.583 |
| 2011 | $3.572 | $3.301 | $3.715 |
| 2010 | $3.259 | $3.140 | $3.327 |
| 2009 | $3.109 | $2.979 | $3.575 |
| 2008 | $3.795 | $3.656 | $3.961 |
| 2007 | $3.503 | $3.067 | $3.904 |
| 2006 | $3.081 | $2.985 | $3.224 |
| 2005 | $3.187 | $3.090 | $3.304 |
| 2004 | $3.156 | $2.786 | $3.574 |
| 2003 | $2.761 | $2.656 | $2.947 |
| 2002 | $2.757 | $2.682 | $2.816 |
| 2001 | $2.884 | $2.760 | $2.954 |
| 2000 | $2.781 | $2.748 | $2.809 |
Source
FRED series APU0000709112
BLS data series APU0000709112
BLS Average Price Data
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APU0000709112)Notes and caveats
- BLS average prices are US city averages collected for the CPI. They describe a typical item, not one brand or store. BLS notes that average prices are best used to compare price levels in a given month; for price change over time, the CPI index for the item category is more appropriate.
- Missing months since 2000 (the source published no value): Oct 2025. The chart and tables leave these months blank.
FAQ
How much is a gallon of milk now?
The US city average price of a gallon of whole milk was $4.106 per gallon in Sep 2026 (-0.6% vs a year earlier). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) average price data, via FRED.
How much was a gallon of milk in 2018?
In January 2018 the US city average price of a gallon of whole milk was $2.961 per gallon. Since then it has changed +38.7%.
When was a gallon of milk most expensive?
In our data (starting Jul 1995), the highest price was $4.317 (Jun 2026). The lowest was $2.459 (Sep 1995).
How often is this page updated?
The source publishes monthly. We refresh every week, so the page updates soon after each new month is released.