Fact Check: "Egg prices fell 1 dollar and 20 cents in February 2025"
What We Know
In February 2025, egg prices did not fall; in fact, they surged to record highs. According to a report by NPR, egg prices increased significantly, with prices rising more than 15% during that month alone, driven by high demand and supply shortages due to the impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) which led to the depopulation of millions of egg-laying hens (NPR). The average price for a dozen eggs reached approximately $8.20 in February 2025 (USDA).
In March 2025, there was a decline in prices, but this was after the peak in February, not during it. The average wholesale price fell to $3.74 per dozen in April 2025, down from the February high (USDA). Thus, the claim that egg prices fell by $1.20 in February 2025 is inaccurate, as prices were actually on the rise during that month.
Analysis
The claim that egg prices fell by $1.20 in February 2025 contradicts multiple reliable sources. The USDA's report indicates that egg prices surged to unprecedented levels due to a combination of factors, including high demand during the winter holidays and significant supply constraints caused by the HPAI outbreak (USDA).
Furthermore, NPR's coverage corroborates this by noting that egg prices jumped significantly in February, highlighting a 15% increase in that month alone (NPR). The data from these sources is credible, as they come from established agricultural and economic research organizations.
In contrast, there are no credible sources supporting the claim of a price drop in February. The timeline of price changes shows a clear upward trend during that month, followed by a subsequent decline in March and April as demand decreased and supply issues began to stabilize (NPR, Forbes).
Conclusion
Verdict: False
The assertion that egg prices fell by $1.20 in February 2025 is incorrect. Instead, prices rose significantly during that month, reaching record highs due to supply shortages and increased demand. The subsequent decline in prices occurred in March and April, after the peak in February.
Sources
- Egg Markets Overview - June 13, 2025
- Retail egg prices fall, following declining wholesale prices
- USDA's $1 billion plan to cut egg costs : NPR
- U.S. egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain ...
- Egg Prices Have Dropped Sharply—But There's More To The Story - Forbes
- Chart Shows 2025 Egg Price Surge Wiped Out In Single Week
