As Easter approaches, the cost of eggs is breaking records—again. A dozen eggs averaged $6.23 last month, marking the highest price this year despite easing wholesale costs and no recent avian flu outbreaks at major egg farms.
The increase comes at a time when demand typically climbs as families gear up for Easter egg hunts. In January, a dozen eggs sold for $4.95. By February, that number climbed to $5.90, before reaching its March peak, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
While the wholesale price of eggs began dropping in mid-March, grocery store shelves haven’t reflected those changes yet. Experts say retail prices often lag behind the market, especially during high-demand periods like Easter, which falls on April 20 this year.
The earlier surge in prices was largely driven by a wave of bird flu outbreaks that led to the culling of more than 30 million egg-laying hens in the first part of 2025. Though an additional 2 million birds were killed in March, they were not from egg-producing farms, leaving some to question why retail costs remain so steep.
Trump has promised relief at the grocery store, pointing to efforts from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to curb future outbreaks and stabilize supply. But so far, shoppers aren’t seeing those results. In fact, the USDA now projects egg prices could rise over 40% by the end of the year.
Adding to the unusual holiday energy, the White House is reportedly seeking major corporate sponsors—up to $250,000 each—for its annual Easter Egg Roll. It’s a sign that even one of America’s most wholesome traditions isn’t immune to inflation.
