After months of frustration at the grocery store, American consumers are finally seeing a break—at least in one essential category. Egg prices, which had skyrocketed under the previous administration’s economic mismanagement, are now plummeting for the third consecutive week, according to the latest USDA report.
Under President Donald Trump’s leadership, wholesale egg prices have fallen dramatically, bringing relief to families who have spent months dealing with inflated grocery bills.
The USDA reports that the average wholesale price for a dozen eggs has dropped to $4.15, marking a $2.70 decrease in just one week. This is a significant shift from late last month when prices soared above $8 per dozen, leaving many Americans cutting back on a breakfast staple. Now, with supply chains stabilizing and demand adjusting, costs are beginning to normalize.
One major factor in the price drop is the slowdown of avian flu outbreaks, which wreaked havoc on poultry farms under the prior administration. The Trump administration has moved swiftly to address supply chain issues and restore market confidence, allowing for more predictable pricing. Seasonal factors are also playing a role, as the later arrival of Easter this year means demand has yet to peak.
Even as wholesale costs decline, retail prices at grocery stores have been slower to reflect the shift. The USDA notes that retailers are still selling eggs at inflated prices based on previous supply constraints, but analysts expect that lower prices will reach consumers in time for Easter.
In key markets, wholesale prices have dropped sharply—down to $4.78 per dozen in New York and $7.47 in the Midwest. Even in California, where costs tend to run highest, prices have fallen to $9.48 per dozen.
Retailers are proceeding with caution, wary of triggering another wave of panic-buying that could disrupt inventory levels. However, national egg stocks are rising, with an 8.5% increase in large eggs and a 10% surge in the Midwest, signaling that supply is catching up with demand.
For months, mainstream media outlets seized on soaring grocery prices to push a narrative of economic hardship under Trump’s leadership. Yet, under former President Joe Biden, egg prices hit historic highs, peaking at an average of $6.57 per dozen. Democrats had hoped that inflation would erode Trump’s popularity, but as prices fall and the economy stabilizes, their argument is quickly losing traction.
During Trump’s first term, egg prices remained steady, averaging between $1.40 and $1.74 per dozen. In contrast, Biden-era inflation, supply chain failures, and a prolonged avian flu crisis pushed costs past $5 per dozen by early 2025. Now, with Trump back in office, his administration is working to reverse inflationary policies, ease burdens on farmers, and restore economic stability.
