NEW YORK — Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach. The latest monthly Consumer Price Index showed a dozen Grade A eggs cost an average of $5.90 in U.S. cities in February, up 10.4% from a year ago. That eclipsed […]
Egg prices have reached record highs in the U.S., driven by the avian flu outbreak that led to the culling of millions of egg-laying chickens. The USDA expects a 41% price increase this year. However, the USDA also reports egg shortages are easing and wholesale prices are dropping, suggesting potential relief for consumers before Easter and Passover.
