Record Egg Prices in the U.S. Driven by Avian Flu and Inflation

The average cost of a dozen eggs has surged to $4.95, with supply shortages and rising demand fueling ongoing price increases.

The national average price for a dozen Grade A eggs hit $4.95 in January 2025, marking a 15% increase from December 2024 and a 65% rise since early 2024.
The ongoing avian flu outbreak has led to the culling of millions of chickens, significantly reducing egg supply across the United States.
States like California and Ohio, which have stricter regulations or higher bird flu impact, are experiencing even higher prices, with some cartons reaching $10 or more.
Retailers and restaurants are adjusting to the price spikes, with some implementing purchase limits and others, like Waffle House, adding surcharges to egg-based menu items.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts egg prices may rise by an additional 20% in 2025 unless bird flu cases subside and flocks can be replenished.