N EW YORK — Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach. The latest monthly Consumer Price Index showed a dozen Grade A eggs cost an average of $5.90 in U.S. cities in February, up 10.4% from a year ago. That eclipsed January's record-high price of $4.95.

Lawmakers and advocacy groups have questioned whether egg prices are being kept high by something besides bird flu.

Now, they’re both in better … "Dude is telling Americans to shut up about food prices while spending another weekend playing golf. Amazing." Elon Musk, the billionaire businessman and head of the Department of Government Efficiency,

US egg prices once again surged in February’s closely watched inflation report amid a shortage caused by bird flu, but there are signs that dropping demand is bringing some relief.

Prices for the staple rose 10.4% in February even as overall inflation eased a bit. An outbreak of avian influenza continued to contribute to a nationwide egg shortage.

As egg prices continue to soar, President Donald Trump shared a blunt message on Truth Social about the price of the product.

Egg prices are only a small piece of the economic conversation right now, as the stock market plummets and Trump's steep tariffs risk another inflation spike

President Donald Trump reposted an op-ed supporting his administration and criticizing constituents for hyper-focusing on the increasing price of eggs.