Summary

Egg prices in the U.S. have reached a record high of $4.95 per dozen amid a severe bird flu outbreak that has led to the culling of millions of egg-laying chickens.

The shortage is compounded by rising feed, fuel, and labor costs, as well as increased demand and stricter cage-free regulations in several states.

Consumers face empty shelves, surcharges, and limited availability, with some areas pricing cartons at $10 or more.

Prices are expected to continue rising, especially with Easter demand.

  • arc@lemm.ee
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    6 days ago

    Prices in Ireland for 12 eggs are €3.75 for free range or €2.70 for barn

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      I’m in Colombia. My local grocery store has them for 23 mil pesos ($5.58 USD at today’s exchange rate) for 30 eggs. That comes out to $2.38 USD per dozen.

      The tienda by my home has them cheaper, but I can’t check their prices online to verify the exact cost.

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      6 days ago

      Prices here in Norway are… uh, I don’t know. I bought a large pack yesterday, and the checkout total was about what I expected. So normal, I guess. Probably same-ish as Ireland.