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Egg Prices Drop 12.7%, Still 79% Higher Yearly

5/13/2025

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U.S. retail egg prices plummeted by 12.7% in April, settling at $5.12 per dozen—the first decrease since October 2024. However, consumers are still feeling the sting, as prices soar 79% higher than last year, driven by devastating bird flu outbreaks that have wiped out over 169 million birds since 2022, severely disrupting supply.

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U.S. retail egg prices plummeted by 12.7% in April, settling at $5.12 per dozen—the first decrease since October 2024. However, consumers are still feeling the sting, as prices soar 79% higher than last year, driven by devastating bird flu outbreaks that have wiped out over 169 million birds since 2022, severely disrupting supply.