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All figures sourced from US federal statistical agencies.BLS · FRED · EIA·May 2026

Eggs (Grade A, Large) — then vs now | Basket Index™

Then vs Now

Eggs (Grade A, Large)

Eggs (Grade A, Large) prices — then vs now

May 2025

$4.55

per dozen

May 2026

$5.31

per dozen

+16.7% in 12 months

+226.7% since May 2021

5-year trend

National monthly average.

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