Is There An Egg Shortage 2024. There are a few factors behind the shortage and price hike of eggs, but the main one is the bird flu. Shoppers may notice something missing from shelves at grocery stores ahead of the thanksgiving holiday this week.

Average egg prices jumped 8.9% from november to december, following a 2.2% rise the prior. An egg shortage caused by the continued spread of avian flu has impacted shoppers across the country — just days before the holiday season gets underway.