Food price inflation in the U.S., February 2026: 2.4%
Food price inflation in the U.S. was 2.4% in February 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Previous month (January 2026): 2.1% (+0.3 pp).
- A year earlier (February 2025): 1.9%.
- A newer figure is available: 1.8% in September 2026.
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Other countries in February 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Canada | 5.41% |
| Japan | 4% |
| UK | 3.3% |
| Spain | 3.2% |
| Australia | 3.1% |
| U.S. | 2.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% |
| South Korea | 2.11% |
| France | 1.5% |
| Germany | 1.4% |
Other months
Source
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics