US Egg Prices Fall In March After Six-Month Surge — But Still Up 75% From A Year Ago

The average U.S. price for a dozen eggs dropped by about 25% in March, ending a six-month climb, according to a report by NBC News. Eggs still cost over $6 per dozen, up 75% from a year ago, the sharpest increase among six key grocery staples. The rise was fueled by a bird flu outbreak that led to widespread culling in the U.S. chicken industry, though the number of flocks culled fell by half in March compared to February. Ground beef rose nearly 9%, orange juice jumped almost 7%, chicken breast dipped 2%, and pork bacon fell more than 1%.