Egg prices are near all-time highs despite President Trump's promise to immediately lower prices. Here's why the president can't lower them.

Wholesale egg prices reached a record high this week as the bird flu outbreak continues to limit supplies severely.

By December, a dozen of large grade-A eggs cost an average of $4.15 in U.S. cities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Things have likely deteriorated further since then

According to the Department of Agriculture's price outlook, egg prices are predicted to increase about 20% in 2025.

Some restaurants are adding an egg surcharge due to the increased cost of eggs resulting from the spread of the bird flu.

If you're a baker or just like a couple of eggs with breakfast, you may be wondering when egg prices will return to normal. Here are some projections.