If you live in the US, and you’ve been tracking the price of eggs, you’ve probably experienced some sticker shock. The national average price for a dozen eggs in December 2024 was $4.15, and prices are still rising in January. What’s happening?
An ongoing bird flu epidemic has forced farmers to kill millions of egg-laying hens, leading to a serious shortage. The low supply of eggs means customers end up paying quite a bit more than usual at the supermarket. In some places, eggs now cost more than double what they did six months ago.
Though you can find a substitute for eggs in many cases, even if you’re baking, it can still be frustrating to go without this kitchen staple. We’ll explain the bird flu’s impact on egg supplies and discuss when you might start to see the price of eggs go down.
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