Egg prices in the United States have surged to an all-time high, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The index for eggs rose 15.2 percent in January, marking the largest monthly increase since June 2015, according to the data. Over the past 12 months, egg prices have skyrocketed by 53 percent, significantly contributing to the overall 6.1 percent annual rise in the meats, poultry, fish, and eggs index.
According to the CPI data, the cost of a dozen Grade A eggs in U.S. cities reached an average of $4.95 in January, surpassing the previous record of $4.82 set in 2023. This price is more than double the recent low of $2.04 recorded in August 2023, and experts warn that further increases may be on the horizon….