Egg prices have reached a record high in the U.S.
The consumer price index released on Wednesday confirmed what consumers, bakers and food companies already knew: an ongoing bird flu outbreak that began in 2022 are making eggs terribly expensive right now.
The average price of a dozen Grade A eggs in U.S. cities reached $4.95 in January, eclipsing the previous record of $4.82 set in January 2023.
Of course, that is only the nationwide average.
A carton of eggs can cost $10 or more in some places.
And specialized varieties, such as organic and cage-free eggs, are even more expensive.