As bird flu forces farmers to slaughter millions of chickens, reducing the supply of eggs, the national average price for a dozen reached $4.15 in December, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture expects prices to rise a further 20% in 2025. In some regions, egg prices have already more than doubled, and in others, store shelves are simply empty.

Salt Lake City business owners and shoppers are grappling with the national egg crisis. Why it matters: A devastating outbreak of the bird flu has ravaged the nation's supply of eggs, leading to shortages and increased prices.