Eggs, grade A, large
U.S. city average · May 2026January 1980 – May 2026 · 556 monthly observations · BLS series APU0000708111.
As of May 2026, eggs cost $2.19 per doz at the U.S. city average — down 2.6% from the prior month and down 51.8% over the past year. This is the average shelf price reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, not an estimate.
That sits 65% below the record high of $6.23 set in March 2025, and 222% above the record low of $0.68 in May 1988. BLS has published this price monthly since January 1980 (556 observations).
FAQ
How much do eggs cost right now?
As of May 2026, eggs averaged $2.19 per doz across U.S. cities, per BLS CPI Average Price Data.
Are eggs getting more expensive?
Eggs are ▼ 2.6% versus the prior month and ▼ 51.8% versus a year ago (May 2026).
What is the highest price eggs have reached?
The record high is $6.23 per doz, set in March 2025; the record low is $0.68 in May 1988.
Where does this eggs price data come from?
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI Average Price Data program, retrieved via the BLS Public Data API. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.