The current average price for a carton of eggs is nearly $5 per dozen

Summary

Egg prices are projected to rise by 41% in 2025, according to the USDA, following an already steep increase due to a severe bird flu outbreak that reduced egg-laying hen populations.

The current average price per dozen is nearly $5, with some areas seeing prices as high as $10. Restaurants like Waffle House and Denny’s have added surcharges.

Meanwhile, the USDA mistakenly fired key bird flu response workers, sparking criticism.

Trump stated his administration will take action but has offered no specifics.

  • @daellat
    19•4 hours ago

    I guess it was because the price of eggs was practically a campaigning slogan shared a lot around trump supporters.

    • @[email protected]English
      -7•3 hours ago

      …so? As far as I know, the prices are up due to all the bird flu cases which to my understanding has nothing to do with trump.

      • @WindyRebel
        14•3 hours ago

        Sure it is partially due to bird flu. They were going up because of Covid before that.

        However, the man in charge who campaigned on reducing egg prices is now slashing the departments that keep these things in check and enacting tariffs on imports that may be needed for egg production. So, he does have responsibility for the prices even if it’s not directly.