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U.S. Egg Prices Drop 44.7% Amid Oversupply, Costs Squeeze Margins

5/22/2026

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U.S. egg prices fell 44.7% in March 2026 as an oversupply replaced the previous avian-flu shortage.
Pete & Gerry's CEO Thomas Flocco said the oversupply puts a dozen eggs under a dollar, noting feed makes up about half the cost and rising diesel raises transport expenses.
American Egg Board President and CEO Emily Metz warned that high feed, fuel and labor costs are squeezing margins even as wholesale prices fall.

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U.S. egg prices fell 44.7% in March 2026 as an oversupply replaced the previous avian-flu shortage.
Pete & Gerry's CEO Thomas Flocco said the oversupply puts a dozen eggs under a dollar, noting feed makes up about half the cost and rising diesel raises transport expenses.
American Egg Board President and CEO Emily Metz warned that high feed, fuel and labor costs are squeezing margins even as wholesale prices fall.