The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported the average wholesale price of eggs has dropped to an even $3 a dozen for large quantity purchases, according to an Axios report.
There’s always a difference between the price retailers pay for bulk egg purchases and the price they are offered at on the retail sales floor. On occasion, retailers will sell for less than what they paid, but not often.
The current wholesale prices vary by region. The most expensive is for the California market, which is not unusual. The wholesale price there dropped $1.13 over the last week, ending at $6.05. The Los Angeles Times reported in mid-February that retail prices for a dozen eggs in California topped $9.
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