Current Egg Prices Across the United States: Regional Variations and Trends

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The price of eggs varies significantly across different locations in the United States due to factors such as the bird flu outbreak, inflation, and local supply and demand dynamics. Here are some specific prices from various regions:

1. Chicago:
   • Large conventional eggs: $4.49 per dozen
   • Large cage-free eggs: $6.19 per dozen

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2. Portland, Oregon:
   • Store-brand conventional eggs: $7.49 per dozen

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3. New York:
   • Wholesale price of large-carton eggs: $7.24 per dozen
4. Midwest:
   • Wholesale price of large-carton eggs: $6.84 per dozen
5. California:
   • The California benchmark for large shell eggs: $8.35 per dozen
6. Central Pennsylvania:
   • Prices described as the "most extreme" seen, though specific figures are not provided.

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7. Nationwide Average:
   • The average price for a dozen Grade A large eggs was about $4.15 in December, up from $3.65 in November
8. General Observations:
   • Egg prices have nearly doubled over the past year, with some consumers reporting prices as high as $8 for 18 eggs.
   • In some locations, prices have reached as high as $5.79 for a dozen eggs.

These prices reflect the ongoing impact of the bird flu outbreak, which has led to the culling of millions of chickens, and other factors such as inflation and regional supply constraints.