Money | eggs Another Day, Another Milestone in Egg Prices Axios reports they're pricier than beef for the first time, as measured by protein per gram By John Johnson Posted Feb 13, 2025 10:10 AM CST Copied A fresh omelet is prepared at the Breakfast Brothers restaurant in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Every day seems to bring a new reminder that egg prices keep rising. The latest is from Axios, which reports that eggs are now more expensive than beef by one metric for the first time. The outlet analyzed nearly 500 months of Consumer Price Index data going back to 1984 and found that January brought a milestone—the cost per gram of protein for a dozen eggs eclipsed that of a pound of ground beef for the first time. The eggs are now running about a half cent more expensive. Consumers shouldn't expect relief anytime soon. The average price of a dozen Grade A eggs in US cities reached a record-high $4.95 in January, more than double the price of $2.04 not even two years ago, reports the AP. And the Department of Agriculture has warned that prices are likely to rise another 20% this year. What's more, prices typically spike around Easter, which is April 20 this year. Read These Next Gavin Newsom has filed a massive lawsuit against Fox News. Trumps ends trade talks with Canada. New York Times ranks the best movies of the 21st century. A man has been deported for kicking an airport customs beagle. Report an error