An ongoing bird flu outbreak in the United States have resulted in egg prices in the country going up by as much as 65% since January last year. The US egg prices saw an all-time high of $4.95 per dozen in January 2025.

Avian influenza, commonly called “bird flu,” is a viral infection that spreads in birds, cows and other animals.

Bird flu outbreak leads to 20-30% drop in poultry prices in some parts of India, with varying impacts on different regions.