Summary
Egg prices in the U.S. have reached a record high of $4.95 per dozen amid a severe bird flu outbreak that has led to the culling of millions of egg-laying chickens.
The shortage is compounded by rising feed, fuel, and labor costs, as well as increased demand and stricter cage-free regulations in several states.
Consumers face empty shelves, surcharges, and limited availability, with some areas pricing cartons at $10 or more.
Prices are expected to continue rising, especially with Easter demand.
They’re talking average.
There are definitely specific locations that have had higher prices earlier. I know that California has seen higher prices, as it has state-specific regulations requiring minimum cage size that makes it not possible to use eggs from just anywhere else in the US that do have a less-severe shortage. Fragments the market, so you can have greater shortages in some areas than others.
They mention that in the text: