Beef Prices Are the New Egg Prices. They’re Soaring
July 28, 2025 | 1 min to read
In recent months, beef prices in the U.S. have surged, with the average cost reaching $9.26 per pound, an increase of nearly 9% since January. According to the Department of Agriculture, June’s consumer price index indicates that steak and ground beef prices have escalated by 12.4% and 10.3% respectively over the past year. This follows a period of fluctuating egg prices, which have since stabilized after the avian flu crisis.
New York CNN — First it was eggs, now it’s beef.
The last time Americans likely noticed spiking prices at the grocery store was when eggs reached record-highs. Since then, egg prices have fallen after the deadly avian flu outbreak was contained and producers built back supply.
Now, beef prices are hitting records, rising almost 9% since January, according to the Department of Agriculture, and retailing for $9.26 a pound. June’s consumer price index showed steak and ground beef prices are up 12.4% and 10.3%, respectively, over the last year.
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