Avian Flu 2024 Egg Prices. The price of eggs has risen by about 28% in the past year, largely due to outbreaks of avian flu. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, struck poultry facilities in several states this year.

The main factor driving egg prices higher is damage to the laying flock from avian influenza. While inflation has pushed grocery prices steadily higher over the past 24 months, demand outweighing supply and an avian flu outbreak are putting additional pressure on egg.