An ongoing bird flu epidemic has forced farmers to kill millions of egg-laying hens, leading to a serious shortage. The low supply of eggs means customers end up paying quite a bit more than usual at the supermarket. In some places, eggs now cost more than double what they did six months ago.

Across the country, grocery shoppers are facing sticker shock and empty shelves as egg prices continue to skyrocket. Once an affordable staple, eggs have become increasingly expension -- and sometimes,

According to Earnest Analytics, egg prices have soared by 28% year over year this January, with avian flu as the most significant reason, affecting 13 million birds over the past