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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Kelly Rissman

Egg prices drop as demand ‘sharply’ falls among inflation-weary customers unwilling to shell out

Egg prices dropped once again this month as bird flu outbreaks eased and demand fell, with consumers unwilling to shell out for the inflated prices, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Wholesale prices for a dozen eggs now average $4.15, down $2.70 from the week before, the USDA’s Egg Markets Overview from Friday found. In the last week of February, a dozen eggs averaged as high as $8.05.

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