After Trump self-congratulates on lowering egg prices, eggflation soars

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Donald Trump claimed victory last month in his so-called war on egg prices, boasting that his administration brought costs way down. But new data released Thursday shows that’s just not true.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price of eggs in March was around $6.23, up from $5.90 the month before. Despite Trump’s chest-thumping about some supposed dramatic drop, shoppers are still paying through the nose, and any real relief is likely still weeks away.

“All indications are that there’s some relief coming for consumers. Even then, there are a lot of other factors that determine the price of eggs,” David Ortega, a food economist at Michigan State University, told The New York Times.

The increase in egg prices aligns with earlier warnings that “eggflation” was coming for consumers’ wallets. In February, the Department of Agriculture predicted egg prices would swell by 41.1% in 2025, alongside a 3.4% increase in overall food costs.

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/4/10/2315715/-After-Trump-self-congratulates-on-lowering-egg-prices-eggflation-soars

[MerryBlooms]

1. I paid $7.19 last week for 18 lrg, $6.52 today for same 18 lrg

3 sisters living together. All with health battles since last August. No matter the pricing, still buying eggs because sometimes it's the only protein balancer working for all 3 of us. Type 2 diabetes for the oldest, she had heart valve replacement. Me, still dealing with hernia repair from January-4th round of antibiotics, almost fine now. 55 y/o had craniotomy, she's on a pureed diet. I'm caregiver for all 3 of us lol. Eggs are super versatile in this house! I can't do the heavy meaty protein right now, too painful with my new mesh. I love tofu, sisters don't. It's a little crazy around here these days with the meal planning 😄