How have egg prices changed since before the pandemic?

The price of a dozen eggs has dramatically increased since the pre-pandemic era. According to CBS News analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, a dozen eggs cost just $1.55 in 2019 before the pandemic. Prices then surged dramatically to $4.82 in 2023, before temporarily dropping to $2.52 later that year. As of the current reporting period, egg prices have risen again to $4.95 per dozen, representing a more than 300% increase from pre-pandemic levels. This significant price increase reflects broader inflation trends affecting household grocery budgets across the country.