With the prices of everything from gas to feed on the upswing, so too is the price of getting eggs on shelves. Average U.S. gas prices sit around $3.069 per gallon, according to AAA, which is roughly in line with average prices from a year ago, but prices are still higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Egg prices at the grocery store shocked many consumers over the recent holiday season, and those prices are expected to continue to climb after an unanticipated spike in the number of bird flu cases in late 2024 led to a significant drop in the number of egg-laying hens in the United States.

If you think the egg aisle looks emptier — and more expensive — you're not alone. A severe bird flu outbreak and other factors are causing soaring prices and scarcity nationwide. Why it matters: Some grocery stores around D.

In fact, egg prices have increased nationwide by around 38% in the last year, bringing the average cost of one dozen up to $3.65 in November versus $3.37 in October and $2.14 in November 2023, according to the U.

If you've stepped foot in a grocery store recently, you've probably noticed the cost of eggs keeps going up. While most families can absorb the hit, it's becoming a struggle for restaurants. For consumers,