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Twenty jumbo eggs at Smart & Final in Tustin cost $11.99 on Sunday, Jan. 5. The bird flu has culled millions of egg-laying chickens nationwide, forcing up prices amid strong demand from consumers. In California, the average price for a dozen eggs on Monday, Jan. 6 was $8.97. (Samantha Gowen/SCNG)Egg prices are estimated to increase about 20% in 2025, compared to about 2.2% for food prices in general.
Originally published at CNN.com Wire Service