Egg prices fell in May, now down 67% since peak under Trump

Published June 11, 2025 2:12pm ET



Egg prices fell 2.7% in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday, and now are down by two-thirds since the most recent peak during President Donald Trump’s tenure.

The further decline in the price of eggs, a staple that families buy frequently, is a relief for Trump, who took criticism from Democrats over egg prices in the early weeks of his second term but has since touted the price gains.

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