US egg prices surged due to the deadliest bird flu outbreak in history in 2022, which greatly reduced egg-laying hen numbers, causing supply shortages and price hikes.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine disrupted global grain supplies, raising feed costs for poultry farmers, thus increasing expenses for egg production.
Egg prices surge around Easter due to a shortage of egg-laying hens caused by the Avian flu, making it difficult for farmers to meet the rising demand.