Egg prices spike ahead of Christmas as avian flu spreads

The video discusses the rising cost of eggs during the holiday week, with prices now averaging $3.65 per dozen, up from $2.52 at the start of 2024. The Bureau of Labor Statistics attributes this increase to the avian bird flu, which has decimated flocks of egg-laying hens, leading to higher wholesale prices.

What is the average cost of a dozen grade A eggs according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics?

How much has the price of eggs increased from the start of 2024?

What is the major cause for the price hikes in eggs according to experts?

What impact has the avian bird flu outbreak had on egg prices?

What has happened to flocks of egg-laying hens due to the outbreak?