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Why a deadly strain of bird flu is making egg prices soar nationwide
During 2024, the average price of a dozen large, Grade A eggs jumped 65 percent. The USDA predicts prices will go up another 20 percent this year. A big reason for these sky-high prices: the bird flu outbreak that started in 2022.
Egg prices soar amid bird flu outbreak and political tensions
Egg prices in the U.S. have jumped 50% over the past year, driven by a severe bird flu outbreak that has wiped out over 13 million hens. Prices spiked from $3.50 per dozen in early 2024 to $5.29 by mid-January. The increase coincides with strong holiday demand and has left consumers frustrated and facing potential price gouging.
Here’s Why Egg Prices Are So High—And May Get Worse As Bird Flu Persists
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%.
Egg prices may increase up to 20% as top farm tests positive for bird flu: USDA
One of the top egg producers in the U.S. confirmed that a farm tested positive for cases of bird flu over the weekend, the company said in a statement Tuesday.
Why are egg prices so high? USDA predicts cost will keep rising due to bird flu outbreaks
While U.S. residents have gotten used to high prices at the grocery store, the cost of eggs is expected to rise even further this year.
Bird flu is causing egg prices to soar, and the price keeps going up
As the bird flu continues to force farmers to slaughter millions of chickens nationwide every month, the price of eggs is skyrocketing.
Bird flu driving up egg prices as Easter approaches
Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing United States egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023. With Easter on April 20, a surge in demand is expected.
Restaurants feeling impact as egg prices surge due to bird flu outbreaks
Egg prices continue to rise as the USDA projects a 20% increase this year due to ongoing bird flu cases affecting farms nationwide.
Egg prices aren't coming down anytime soon, experts say
Elevated egg prices are expected to persist throughout the year as flocks continue to get hit with highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu.
When Will Egg Prices Come Down? Here's What Experts Predict
There's a low supply of eggs right now, causing prices to skyrocket. We asked two economists when we can expect the situation to change.
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