Shoppers who breathed a sigh of relief when egg prices dropped from their 2025 record highs are now watching the numbers creep back up. Egg prices 2026 have followed a bumpy path: a sharp fall from the crisis peak, a brief window of near-normal costs, and now renewed upward pressure that is once again catching consumers off guard. Understanding what is driving this cycle requires a look at the full picture, from bird flu and flock recovery to feed costs and farm economics.
