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People love eggs. They’re a grocery staple. But in the first few months of 2025, the average price of eggs in the United States reached $6 per dozen, double what they cost at the same point last year. The main reason behind the increase is the spread of the avian flu, which has led to the killing of about 170 million birds in the United States. Fewer hens mean fewer eggs on the market, driving prices up. And now there’s a new fear: For the first time ever, bird flu’s been found in cows. ------------------------------------------------------ #eggs #economy #businessinsider #soexpensive MORE VIDEOS: How Rich Nations Dump Old Cruise Ships And Oil Tankers In Developing Countries | Risky Business https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQVNtXIy3B4 Satellite Images Reveal The Reality Of Saudi Arabia's $2 Trillion Megacity In The Desert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi24Xl2PJIc The Fight For The $150 Million Emerald Industry In Colombia | So Expensive | Business Insider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cO3SSN1-qc Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Business Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider Why Eggs Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider