The ongoing bird flu outbreak has severely impacted egg-laying hens, resulting in significantly higher prices for eggs, which climbed 8.2% in November. A dozen eggs now averages $3.65, surging from $2.52 earlier this year, illustrating the acute pressure on grocery costs as households prepare for holiday meals that demand more eggs.
Food inflation has eased significantly since its pandemic highs in 2022, yet basic grocery item prices remain stubbornly elevated. This is fueled by various global factors including the bird flu, which disproportionately affects staple items like eggs, leaving consumers feeling the financial squeeze and leading to political consequences.
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