The U.S. Department of Agriculture has revised its forecast for egg prices this year, predicting an increase of 41%, a sharp upward revision from the previous projection of 20%. The surge is driven by the ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza,

Consumers this week are finding a growing number of restaurants charging more money for dishes with eggs to adjust to a nationwide egg shortage. But a couple of large restaurant chains are holding tight on the price increases.

The Department of Agriculture warned egg prices may increase more than 20% this year, after December saw a year-over-year increase of 36.8%.