Grocery Prices — July 2026
U.S. grocery shelf prices rose 0.72% in July 2026, according to the GroceryChop Price Index, which tracked 81,957 prices across 1,381 stores and 27 grocery banners.
The biggest category move: nonalcoholic beverages up 4.08% on the month.
National, by category
Month-over-month change is matched-sample: the same items at the same stores in both months.
| Category (BLS food-at-home) | MoM | Index | Basket cost | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All food at home | +0.72% | 102.9 | $3.92 | 81,957 prices · 1,381 stores |
| Meats, poultry, fish & eggs | +3.36% | 104.2 | $5.47 | 22,189 prices · 1,085 stores |
| Dairy & related products | +0.44% | 101.3 | $3.79 | 29,958 prices · 824 stores |
| Fruits & vegetables | +3.65% | 100.0 | $1.87 | 888 prices · 131 stores |
| Cereals & bakery products | −0.89% | 100.2 | $3.04 | 4,619 prices · 266 stores |
| Nonalcoholic beverages | +4.08% | 104.1 | $7.69 | 13,896 prices · 1,381 stores |
| Other food at home | −3.88% | 96.1 | $2.49 | 10,407 prices · 235 stores |
“—” means the figure didn't meet our publication thresholds and is withheld rather than estimated.
By metro — all groceries
How this compares to official CPI
The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the official food-at-home CPI for July 2026 on its scheduled CPI release date, typically mid-month. Our figures come from observed shelf prices rather than a survey, use our own store panel, and are not seasonally adjusted — so the two series measure related but not identical things. We publish our number first; compare responsibly.
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GroceryChop Price Index, July 2026. grocerychop.com/price-index/vs-cpi/2026-07
About GroceryChop
The GroceryChop Price Index is built from the live price data behind GroceryChop, a free tool that compares a full shopping list across every grocery store near you and finds the cheapest basket. Shoppers can compare prices, browse today's deals, or get the app.