New Delhi, April 19 -- Easter 2025 has brought more than just colorful baskets and chocolate treats - it's also come with a scramble for eggs. A nationwide bird flu outbreak has devastated the population of laying hens, causing egg prices to skyrocket and leaving many American households struggling to maintain beloved holiday traditions.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, egg prices reached an all-time high of $6.23 per dozen in March 2025, just weeks before Easter Sunday. This marks one of the steepest year-over-year increases in grocery staples, with egg prices more than doubling in many regions compared to last year. The Consumer Price Index shows that overall grocery prices rose by 2.41% in March compared to March 2024....