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U.S. Egg Prices Drop 12.7% Amid Avian Flu Recovery

5/15/2025

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Egg Prices Drop

U.S. retail egg prices plummeted 12.7% in April, the first drop since October 2024, with a dozen Grade A eggs now costing $5.12, down from $6.23 in March. This welcome relief comes after a devastating avian flu outbreak that ravaged flocks, leaving prices still 49.3% higher than last year.

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Grocery Prices Decline

In April, grocery prices in the U.S. saw a significant 0.4% drop, the steepest since 2020, with egg prices plummeting by 12.7%. While real wages climbed 1.9%, boosting purchasing power, a stark 53% of Americans still feel their financial situation is deteriorating, underscoring persistent economic anxieties amid shifting tariffs and inflation.

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Egg Prices Drop

U.S. retail egg prices plummeted 12.7% in April, the first drop since October 2024, with a dozen Grade A eggs now costing $5.12, down from $6.23 in March. This welcome relief comes after a devastating avian flu outbreak that ravaged flocks, leaving prices still 49.3% higher than last year.

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