Why Are Eggs So Expensive? Revealing 5 Factors On The Price Surge

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Reasons for Current High Egg Prices

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Avian Flu The recent surge in egg prices in the United States can be largely attributed to the deadliest avian flu, bird flu, outbreak in history.

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Inflation Inflation has significantly driven up the cost of producing eggs.

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Middlemen/Corporate Distribution Costs A significant yet often overlooked factor in the high cost of eggs is the role of middlemen or corporate distributors.

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War in Ukraine The Russo-Ukranian war has disrupted the global supply of grains like corn and soy, key chicken feed ingredients.

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Strong Consumer Demand Because of the Avian flu, there's a shortage of egg-laying hens, and farmers are struggling to meet the rising demand for eggs.

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