Eggs are one of the most closely-watched items at grocery stores, with prices for a dozen nearing or topping $8 in some locations. The cause of the recent "egg-flation" is the rise in bird flu cases in the U.

Egg prices hit a record high as the U.S. contends with an ongoing bird flu outbreak. Here's how much a dozen Grade A eggs costs.

Why are the price of eggs so expensive right now? Is there an egg shortage in 2025? What we know on why prices are up, average cost for a dozen eggs and more.