Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while.

Across the country, grocery shoppers are facing sticker shock and empty shelves as egg prices continue to skyrocket. Once an affordable staple, eggs have become increasingly expension -- and sometimes,

The Consumer Price Index shows egg prices are up 36.8% from this time last year. The average price of a dozen Grade A large eggs was $4.15 in December, an almost $2 increase from the $2.51 per dozen in December 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.