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As egg prices soar nationwide, Trader Joe’s is maintaining the lowest consistent prices by buying directly from suppliers and leveraging private-label products, retail experts say.
The grocery chain sells a dozen eggs for $3.49, or about $0.29 per egg, according to CNBC on Wednesday. “Trader Joe’s is the clear winner when it comes to consistently having the lowest egg prices,” Kristin McGrath, Krazy Coupon Lady's shopping expert, told CNBC.
The national average for a dozen eggs now exceeds $4, up 65% from last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. January alone saw a 15.2% price increase, driving nearly two-thirds of monthly grocery cost increases.
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Rising prices have prompted major retailers to implement purchase limits. Trader Joe’s restricts customers to one dozen eggs daily, while Walmart (NYSE:WMT) caps bulk purchases at two 60-count cartons. Kroger (NYSE:KR) and Aldi limit purchases to two dozen per trip, with Whole Foods and select Costco (NASDAQ:COST) locations allowing three dozen.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture attributes the price surge to avian flu, which killed approximately 17.2 million egg-laying hens in November and December alone. The agency projects another 20.3% price increase in 2025.
McGrath recommends several strategies for finding better prices, including using store apps for digital coupons, joining loyalty programs, and utilizing cash-back apps like Ibotta. “It changes every week as retailers are rolling with the punches and offering different promos to get people in their stores,” she said.
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Some New York bodegas now sell individual eggs as customers struggle with dozens costing up to $10. “These people don’t have enough money to buy a dozen eggs, so I have to sell them separately,” Fernando Rodriguez, owner of Pamela’s Green Deli in The Bronx, told the New York Post.
Walmart aims to maintain accessibility while managing shortages. “Although supply is very tight, we’re working with suppliers to try and help meet customer demand, while striving to keep prices as low as possible,” a Walmart spokesperson told NBC News.