Egg prices aren't coming down anytime soon, experts say
Elevated egg prices are expected to persist throughout the year as flocks continue to get hit with highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu.
Egg prices are likely to shoot up even more in 2025. Here's what to know.
The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
Egg costs predicted to rise in 2025, despite Vance saying 'prices are going to come down'
The price of eggs is expected to rise throughout 2025 due to the bird flu outbreak that killed 17.2 million egg-laying hens in November and December.
Egg Prices Are Soaring
In December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that a dozen large, grade-A eggs cost an average of $4.16, up from $3.60 in November and $3.37 in October. Compared to a year earlier, prices had climbed by 8.4 percent.
Egg prices near $9 a dozen in California, and that won’t change anytime soon
In California, the average price for a dozen large eggs was $8.97, according to the US Department of Agriculture. The average prices for extra large and jumbo were $8.99. Some grocery stores, including Trader Joe’s and even Costco, have limited how many eggs shoppers can buy.
Why Egg Prices Are So High Right Now
If you’ve been grocery shopping recently, you may have noticed a lot of bare shelves in the egg section. And if you’ve managed to snag a carton, you probably spotted something even more shocking: the price.
Egg prices are soaring. Don’t expect that to change anytime soon
Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the
Why egg prices are on the rise and may keep going up
Egg prices have more than doubled over the last two years as a dangerous strain of bird flu has swept across the country.
When Will Egg Prices Come Down? Here's What Experts Predict
There's a low supply of eggs right now, causing prices to skyrocket. We asked two economists when we can expect the situation to change.
DATA: How much have egg prices gone up?
How much have egg prices actually gone up? The Department of Agriculture released new data revealing Honolulu retail egg prices between 2021 and 2024.
Egg price tracker: These online tools let you see historical trends and forecasts as costs rise
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