According to data from Deco, between January 1st and March 26th of this year alone, the value of half a dozen eggs increased from 1.61 euros to 2.05 euros, that is, 27%, having remained practically stable (between 1.61 euros and 1.62 euros) since the beginning of the year until 5 March.

As of 12 March, there was an increase to 1.70 euros, up to a maximum of 2.05 euros recorded on 26 March.

In turn, last year, half a dozen eggs cost seven cents more, going from 1.54 euros to 1.61 euros, and in 2023, the price of eggs fell six cents, from 1.59 euros to 1.53 euros.

However, during part of this period, from 18 April, 2023 to 4 January, 2024, the zero VAT measure was in force, which emerged following an agreement between the Government, production and distribution and included chicken eggs, to combat the impact of inflation on family income.

According to data collected by Deco, the consumer protection association, in 2022, the increase in the price of half a dozen eggs exceeded 40%: on January 5, 2022, half a dozen eggs cost 1.14 euros, while on 28 December it was already 1.60 euros.