Egg shortages and soaring prices are affecting supermarkets across the U.S., with limits on purchases observed at Market Basket locations in Massachusetts due to a deadly avian flu strain. Prices for a dozen eggs surged in December to an average of $4.15, marking a drastic increase from previous years. This reflects a broader trend, where the USDA expects egg prices to rise another 20% in 2025. The outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza, responsible for substantial poultry loss, is a central factor in this volatile market, highlighting significant inflation in food prices.
Egg prices are soaring due to a strain of avian flu decimating poultry flocks, with predictions of prices rising another 20% this year.
In December, the average price of a dozen eggs rose to $4.15, up 14% from November, reflecting a dramatic increase from previous years.
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