“Egg prices increased 70% over the last year—here’s why”
March 3, 2023
“Grocery costs increased dramatically over the last year, but nothing beats the price of eggs, which have grown by 70.1%, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
To offset inflation, the deli has added a 50-cent surcharge to credit card purchases and increased prices on many items in the store, including cartons of eggs. However, they haven’t hiked the cost of egg sandwiches just yet…
In California, for example, the retail price for a dozen large eggs is currently $7.37, up from $2.35 a year ago, according a U.S. Department of Agriculture report released last week…”
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/03/egg-prices-increased-70percent-over-the-last-yearheres-why-.html
$2 to $7 is over a 300% increase. Math is your friend.