Food Price Tracker
Eggs at $2.14/dz — prices are low
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Eggs — $2.14/dz
Analysis
Eggs is currently 2.141/dz, down 2.3% from last period. The average over this data range is 3.00/dz. Below average — a favorable level.
Ground Beef is currently 6.825/lb, up 1.2% from last period. The average over this data range is 5.39/lb. Above average and trending up — caution advised.
Bread is currently 1.814/loaf, down 0.9% from last period. The average over this data range is 1.84/loaf. Near average — stable conditions.
Chicken is currently 2.044/lb, up 0.4% from last period. The average over this data range is 1.91/lb. Above average and trending up — caution advised.
Milk is currently 4.317/gal, up 2.4% from last period. The average over this data range is 4.01/gal. Above average and trending up — caution advised.
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Mar 16, 2026 · LayoffWatcher Editorial
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Mar 14, 2026 · LayoffWatcher Editorial
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