Prices for 6 grocery store staples are increasing right now as affordability spirals
New York Post
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Food prices, particularly for staple items like organic eggs, are experiencing significant volatility. This rise in cost is attributed to inflation, with some consumers finding the price of a carton of organic pasture-raised eggs to be excessively high at $13.
- Egg prices are currently experiencing a decrease.
- The average price of a dozen eggs has fallen by 49% from its peak in July 2022.
- In late 2023, the price per dozen was approximately $1.70, a substantial drop from the $4.80 recorded in July 2022.
- This decline is largely due to an increase in the number of egg-laying hens.
- The number of laying hens has risen by 7% since their low point in early 2023.
- This increase has boosted the national supply of eggs by approximately 7%.
- Additionally, the avian flu outbreak, which significantly impacted egg production in 2022, has seen a reduction in severity.
- The number of commercial egg-laying hens affected by avian flu has decreased by over 90% compared to the previous year.
- While the overall price of eggs has decreased, specific categories like organic and specialty eggs may still command higher prices due to production costs and market demand.
- The decrease in egg prices is a positive development for consumers facing broader inflationary pressures on food items.
