U.S. egg prices fell in April for the first time in months but remain high as a dozen Grade A eggs are still running consumers $5.12 on average.

Egg prices dropped for the first time this year from March to April, leaving consumers wondering if prices will continue to fall in months to come.

Avian flu has slowed but continues to impact egg-laying hens and the lower price is remains substantially higher than at the same time last year.