SAN ANTONIO – Egg prices have spiked over the last couple of years, and given future inflation trends, it’s uncertain when that will change.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average carton of 12 grade A eggs costs an average of $3.65 in November.
This means egg prices increased by 8.2 percent for November, making the largest monthly increase since January 2023.
Compared to last year, prices for eggs are up by 37.5 percent.
The price hike is being blamed on both an increase in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as “bird flu,” and holiday demand.
This leaves egg markets under-supplied, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows this is not the highest price consumers have had to pay for eggs; in January 2023, the cost of eggs was an average of $4.82.
KSAT compared prices at stores San Antonians shop at often.
According to their website, H-E-B sells their brand of a dozen large eggs (grade AA) for $4.56 or $4.66, depending on whether you buy white or brown eggs.
A dozen large eggs (grade A) by Hill Country Fare at H-E-B costs $4.13 online, but they are $3.97 in the store on the 18100 block of San Pedro Ave.
Egglands Best cage-free large white eggs (grade A) are available in the 18100 block of San Pedro Ave. H-E-B store for $4.78.
At Walmart, a carton of 12 large eggs by Great Value (grade A) costs $3.97.
Comparatively, a carton of 12 large, cage-free brown eggs by Farmhouse Eggs (grade A) costs $5.78 at the franchise.
Target’s exclusive brand, Good and Gather, offers grade A large eggs for $3.99.
Meanwhile, Vital Farms Pasture-Raised grade A large eggs are $7.29.
At the Costco on the 1200 block of North Loop 1604 E, an 18 count of grade A, large eggs are $5.79.
