No break in sight for high egg prices, experts say

LANSING

Egg prices have more than doubled in the last year, and relief from the skyrocketing costs is nowhere to be seen, some industry experts say.

In December 2021, a dozen eggs cost $1.78 on average nationally. In December 2022, the cost was $4.25.

While there are several reasons for the increase, a significant factor is avian influenza.

In February 2022, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and …