Cereals & Bakery Prices
BLS Consumer Price Index trend for cereals & bakery (2019–2026). Series CUSR0000SAF111.
What the Cereals & Bakery Price Trend Says
Cereals & Bakery is at a chart high of 368.0, but the year-over-year pace (+2.4%) is not the force driving grocery inflation (Food at Home: +2.7%).
A high print without a hot pace usually means earlier months did the climbing. Since 2019 the total move is +33.6%.
High water, quieter pace
Cereals & Bakery matches its peak, but the year-over-year print is not leading the grocery basket. Low on chart: 275.4 (January 2019).
High-water CPI chart
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Yearly CPI at the high-water mark
| Year | Avg. CPI | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 366.8 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | 359.4 | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 356.1 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 354.3 | +8.4% |
| 2022 | 326.7 | +13.0% |
| 2021 | 289.1 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 282.6 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 276.5 | — |
FAQ
Is cereals & bakery at an all-time high on this chart?
The latest CPI of 368.0 in June 2026 matches the peak on the 2019–2026 window - there is no lower recent print to hide behind.
How much have cereals & bakery prices risen since 2019?
+33.6% from January 2019 through the current high. Year-over-year the pace is +2.4%.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - Consumer Price Index, Series CUSR0000SAF111.
Source: BLS CPI base period 1982–84 = 100; monthly observations via the BLS public API.