Shoppers are feeling the impact of soaring egg prices across the country, with the cost of a dozen eggs rising to $4.95 due to a nationwide shortage driven by the ongoing outbreak of bird flu. Restaurants like Gourmandise in Salt Lake City are facing significant increases in the cost of eggs, with owner Vernon Hanssen paying 50% more since last July. Despite this, Hanssen has chosen not to raise prices for customers in order to build trust and loyalty.
The shortage is expected to continue, with the USDA predicting a 20.3% increase in egg prices by 2025. In Utah, the local impact of the bird flu outbreak has been significant, with the state’s largest egg farm losing 1.8 million chickens in October 2024. Efforts to protect flocks and farms have not been enough to stop the spread of the disease, leading to continued high prices and shortages.
As spring approaches and the risk of further bird flu outbreaks increases, consumers and businesses are being urged to brace for further increases in egg prices and shortages.
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