Popular Convenience Store Limiting Egg Purchases

The ongoing egg shortage has resulted in one popular convenience store chain in New York to limit how many eggs customers can purchase at one time.

2025 is shaping up to be remembered as the year of the egg, as prices of the shelled poultry product have skyrocketed across the country. If you haven't noticed, consumers are paying more for a dozen eggs today than ever before.

Why Are Eggs Prices So High?

A major bird flu outbreak has caused significant losses in egg-laying hens, which has led to a major supply shortage. As a result, prices have surged with some areas reporting a dozen eggs costing double what they cost six months ago.

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The supply shortages have led to major retailers imposing limits on how many eggs customers can purchase, along with some restaurants and diners adding an egg surcharge for any customer who orders eggs.

Stewart's Shop Limiting Egg Purchases

Stewart’s Shops announced on Monday that they are placing a temporary restriction on egg purchases due to high demand and their competitive egg prices.

They made the announcement on their website saying, "We have made the difficult decision to limit egg sales to three dozen per customer, per visit to maintain ample supply for our loyal customers who rely on us for fresh and local eggs, dairy and grocery needs."

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The company went on to explain that the reason they decided to put the restrictions in place is to ensure that most of its customers will have a chance to buy eggs. Stewart's gets their eggs, which are currently around $6 a dozen, from the Upstate New York based Thomas Poultry Farm in Saratoga County, NY.