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US egg prices hit record high – and there’s worse to come
Here’s how much a dozen eggs are now likely to set you back
www.independent.co.uk
Egg prices hit a record high in the US in January as the bird flu outbreak, which began in 2022, pushed costs ever higher.
The average price of a dozen Grade A eggs in US cities reached $4.95, surpassing the previous record of $4.82 set two years earlier and more than double the recent low of $2.04, recorded in August 2023.
This nationwide average masks even higher prices in some areas, where a carton can cost $10 or more.
Specialty eggs, such as organic and cage-free, command even higher prices.
The situation is expected to worsen. Egg prices typically rise around Easter due to increased demand, and the US Department of Agriculture in January predicted a 20 per cent price hike this year.
Egg availability is also a concern, with some stores struggling to maintain stock and implementing purchase limits.
