Egg prices in the Charlotte area have surged by up to 175% in less than two months, with some stores now charging as much as $7.99 per dozen, according to the Charlotte Observer. The dramatic increase in egg prices is largely attributed to the impact of avian influenza,

With bird flu impacting flocks in New York, some local grocery stores have put limits on the number of eggs shoppers can buy.

Groceries and restaurants throughout the country are taking measures to limit demand for eggs. If you can even find eggs at your local store, you may not be allowed to stockpile them. Consumers are reporting that,