This Is Why Eggs Are So Expensive Right Now?

Wondering why egg prices are so high at the grocery store? Bird flu and supply shortages are likely to blame.

If you’ve been to the grocery store recently, you may be wondering why eggs are so expensive compared to the not-so-distant past. Or you might not be able to find eggs at all. There’s an egg shortage to blame and the ongoing bird flu outbreak is a big reason why.

Since 2022, farmers in the U.S. have been fighting against a deadly strain of H5N1 avian influenza—commonly known as bird flu. Millions of poultry have been affected over the past two years, and now outbreaks of bird flu have extended to dairy cattle in several states as well.

Unlike previous bouts with bird flu, this one doesn’t seem to have an end in sight. It’s continuing to spread, which means a continued shortage and rising prices: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts that egg prices will increase by more than 20% this year.

Why are eggs so expensive right now?

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