Egg Prices Surge Nationwide as Bird Flu and Supply Issues Persist

Rising costs and shortages are linked to avian flu outbreaks, supply chain disruptions, and state-level cage-free mandates.

Egg prices have spiked dramatically across the U.S., with some regions reporting costs exceeding $8 per dozen.
The ongoing bird flu outbreak, which has led to the culling of over 111 million birds since 2022, remains a primary driver of the supply shortage and price increases.
State laws mandating cage-free eggs, including in Colorado, have added to the cost pressures, with efforts to repeal such mandates failing in some legislatures.
Retailers in various states are implementing purchase limits and suggesting egg alternatives as shortages persist in grocery stores.
Experts predict egg prices will continue to rise throughout 2025, with the USDA forecasting a 20.3% increase by year-end.