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What's going on with US egg prices?

Apr 23, 202518 min
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Episode description

Why are egg prices in the US so high? The price of a dozen eggs has risen dramatically this year, and in some stores, consumers face prices approaching the 10 dollar mark – five times the long-term average.

Meanwhile, breakfasts are booming for US hospitality but restaurants are also raising their prices.

In a country where the average citizen eats 280 eggs annually, is there an end in sight to the high cost of buying this household staple? Or is it time to look for an egg alternative?

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Presented and produced by Matt Lines

(Picture: Empty egg shelves and a sign limiting purchases to one carton per customer are seen at a grocery store in New York, United States on 16 April, 2025. Credit: Getty Images)

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