Why Did Egg Prices Increase Again 2024. Bureau of labor statistics reported that the price of eggs increased 4.6% from february to march 2024. An avian flu outbreak and increasing costs of fuel, feed and packaging have contributed to an egg supply shortage and high prices in some parts of the country.
Egg prices are soaring again and increased 8.4% in february from january, according to the latest consumer price index released tuesday. Since then, prices have risen about 44%.