THE GROCERY PRICE INDEX

How much did eggs cost in 2026?

Eggs averaged $2.37 per doz in 2026 — about $2.41 in 2026 dollars. Based on 5 months of data (partial year).

Monthly average price (USD per doz) · 2026

$2.16$2.27$2.38$2.50$2.61 $2.19 20262026202620262026

In 2026, eggs averaged $2.37 per doz at the U.S. city average, across the 5 months the series reported that year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data. The monthly price ranged from $2.19 in May to $2.58 in January. Over the year it fell from $2.58 in January to $2.19 in May, a 15.0% decline.

Adjusted for inflation, $2.37 in 2026 is worth about $2.41 in 2026 dollars. Today eggs averages $2.19 per doz, so in real terms it is 9% cheaper than it was in 2026. In plain (unadjusted) dollars the price is down 8% versus the 2026 average.

2026 monthly prices

MonthPriceMoM
January $2.58 ▼ 5.0%
February $2.50 ▼ 3.0%
March $2.35 ▼ 6.1%
April $2.25 ▼ 4.2%
May $2.19 ▼ 2.6%
2026 average$2.37

FAQ

What was the average price of eggs in 2026?

Eggs averaged $2.37 per doz in 2026, based on 5 months of BLS average price data.

How much is $2.37 of 2026 eggs worth today?

Adjusted for inflation with the CPI-U, $2.37 in 2026 is about $2.41 in 2026 dollars.

How does the 2026 price of eggs compare to now?

Eggs now averages $2.19 per doz, down 8% from the 2026 average of $2.37.