Retail egg prices typically lag wholesale prices by weeks; however, as the Easter holiday approaches, increasing demand may also cause a second, temporary increase in wholesale prices.

The latest consumer price index reports retail egg prices in March were high, but wholesale prices have been coming down.

This should be welcome news for consumers. Egg shortages and higher prices have plagued them for months. In February, the price of a dozen eggs hit a 10-year high, retailing for $5.90, according to ...