US Egg Prices Hit Record High of $4.95 per Dozen

Prices soared in January as millions of chickens were killed to contain a bird flu virus. Several major retailers have imposed limits on purchases.

Cartons of eggs on grocery store shelves in New York City on Feb. 5. Mary Conlon/AP Photo

Egg prices in the United States have surged to an all-time high, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

The index for eggs rose 15.2 percent in January, marking the largest monthly increase since June 2015, according to the data. Over the past 12 months, egg prices have skyrocketed by 53 percent, significantly contributing to the overall 6.1 percent annual rise in the meats, poultry, fish, and eggs index.