In March, the price of eggs saw a slight decrease after nearly six months of consistent increases. The average price of a dozen eggs dropped by about 25 cents to $6.27, according to data from consumer research firm NIQ. While this represents a decline, eggs remain significantly more expensive than a year ago, with prices up by 75% compared to March 2024.
The surge in egg prices in early 2025 was largely driven by the bird flu outbreak, which led to the culling of chickens to slow its spread. However, recent data from the Agriculture Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the number of birds culled in March was half that of February, helping to ease the supply strain.
Despite the drop in egg prices, other food prices continue to rise. The average price of a pound of ground beef has increased by nearly 9%, or 51 cents, while orange juice is up almost 7%. On the other hand, the price of chicken breast meat has decreased slightly by 13 cents, or 2%, and pork bacon has seen a decrease of 1.8%. Sandwich bread prices have remained steady compared to March 2024
