Egg Prices Hit Record High Ahead of Easter, Forcing Families to Seek Budget-Friendly Alternatives

The cost of Easter traditions is climbing sharply this year as egg prices soar to a record high, leaving many families scrambling for creative alternatives. According to the latest consumer data, the average price of a dozen eggs has surged to $6.23, marking an all-time high just days before the holiday. The price spike, coupled with soaring cocoa costs, is pushing Easter celebrations into more expensive territory and forcing budget-conscious shoppers to rethink how they observe the springtime occasion.

NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports that this year. . .