Although many consumer expenditure categories are pricier today than 12 months ago, BLS data show some are significantly less expensive over the period

Today, we look at eggs and the rise of avian flu that began in 2023. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, in March, the consumer price index for eggs increased 5.9%, up 60.4% from a year ago, with an average price of $6.23 per dozen, up $0.33 per dozen from last month.

Easter eggflation is striking for the third straight year with prices elevated by the ongoing bird flu outbreak. Why it matters: The sticker shock is leading some consumers to break traditions, like dyeing eggs,