Egg Prices See Decline Following Period of Elevated Costs

Why it matters locally: Virginia consumers, like those nationwide, have experienced the impact of fluctuating egg prices. While the state's agricultural sector is diverse, poultry farming is a significant industry, and avian flu outbreaks can affect local producers.

New York – The cost of a dozen eggs reached a record high of $6.23 in March. Experts in agriculture have identified severe avian flu outbreaks as a primary cause of these elevated prices. Eggs were distributed without charge outside Brown Butter Craft Bar & Kitchen in New York City on March 21, 2025. This event occurred as consumers observed the higher prices.