The avian influenza outbreak has resulted in the culling of millions of chickens, leading to significant egg shortages and rising prices. Although wholesale egg prices have recently fallen, consumers continue to face higher retail costs, with a reported 10% increase from January to February. Experts note that the typical lag between wholesale and retail prices means that the effects of these wholesale declines haven't yet reflected in grocery store prices. The USDA predicts further increases in egg prices this year due to ongoing inflationary trends.
Consumers often don't see wholesale price drops reflected at the grocery store — at least not immediately. There's usually (at least) a two-to-three-week lag between wholesale and retail pricing.
The highly pathogenic avian influenza has led to tens of millions of chickens being culled, triggering shortages and price spikes in the egg market.
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