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
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
| Month | Price | MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 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.