Egg prices in the United States saw a sharp drop in April, falling 12.7% — the steepest monthly decline since March 1984 — according to new data released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed that the average cost of a dozen Grade A eggs decreased from $6.23 in March to $5.12 in April.

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The dramatic fall in egg prices contributed significantly to a 1.6% monthly decline in the broader index for meats, poultry, fish, and eggs.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, five of the six major grocery store food indexes fell in April.

In addition to eggs, prices for fruits and vegetables dropped by 0.4%, and cereals and bakery products decreased by 0.5%.

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Despite the recent decline, egg prices remain historically high.

The index for food at home has risen 2.0% over the past year, while the meats, poultry, fish, and eggs category rose 7.0% year-over-year.

The egg index alone jumped 49.3% over the last 12 months.

Egg prices have been closely scrutinized over the past several years amid volatile supply chains and disease outbreaks.

When President Donald Trump first took office in January 2017, the average price for a dozen eggs stood at approximately $1.32.

Prices remained largely stable during his tenure.

By contrast, when Joe Biden assumed office in January 2021, the price for a dozen eggs was $1.47.

As of December 2024, that price had ballooned to $4.15, marking a nearly 200% increase, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

The Biden-Harris administration had attributed the surge in prices to factors such as avian influenza outbreaks and global supply disruptions.

However, critics have pointed to broader inflationary pressures and economic policies that have diminished the purchasing power of consumers nationwide.

During the final months of Biden’s presidency, egg prices spiked following widespread culling of poultry flocks in an attempt to contain a strain of avian flu.

Some Democrats have attempted to attribute the crisis to the policies of the previous administration, despite the outbreaks occurring years after President Trump left office.

In response, the Trump administration has moved to stabilize egg prices and prevent further volatility.

Egg prices have taken a dramatic dive, down 87% since President took office.

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In February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $1 billion initiative aimed at improving biosecurity practices across U.S. farms, with a focus on preventing future disease outbreaks.

Additionally, the Department of Justice under the Trump administration launched an investigation into major egg producers to assess potential price manipulation and collusion during periods of abnormal pricing.

While the recent drop in prices is a positive development for consumers, analysts caution that long-term price stability will depend on improved supply chain resilience and sustained disease prevention efforts.

The Trump administration has signaled it will continue monitoring the situation and taking further action as needed to protect consumers and ensure a stable food supply.

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