How much is milk this week?
Week of October 23, 2026. Average of the prices U.S. supermarkets advertised this week, reported by USDA. Your store’s price may differ.
Milk averages $3.51 for a gallon at U.S. supermarkets this week, 6% below usual for late October. Milk prices are usually lowest in January, May and September.
$3.51for a gallon
Great price
6% below usual for late October.
When to buy
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.37 | $3.59 | $3.68 | $3.63 | $3.33 | $3.68 | $3.53 | $3.56 | $3.45 | $3.55 | $3.66 | $3.55 |
- Usually cheapestJanuary, May and September
- Stores feature it mostJanuary, November and December
The past year
Average price for a gallonUsual range for the time of year
Questions shoppers ask
How much does milk cost at the grocery store?
Milk averages $3.51 for a gallon at U.S. supermarkets this week, 6% below usual for late October.
When is milk cheapest?
In past years, supermarket prices for milk were lowest in January, May and September, and stores featured it most in January, November and December.
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