Elevated egg prices are expected to persist throughout the year as flocks continue to get hit with highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu.

The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?

The price of eggs is expected to rise throughout 2025 due to the bird flu outbreak that killed 17.2 million egg-laying hens in November and December.

Egg prices across the country have reached a record high. It is becoming tougher for families to afford a carton of eggs. Karyn Rispoli, managing editor at Expana, said the bird flu is a contributing factor to the increase in prices.