America finds itself in an egg crisis as prices soar to an unprecedented $6.23 per dozen, raising concerns of economic manipulation.
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While major corporations enjoy windfall profits, hardworking families struggle to afford this basic staple.
Patriotic Americans are forced to question the real reasons behind these price hikes and what can be done to address them.
Egg prices in the U.S. have reached a dramatic high, marking the third consecutive month of soaring costs, at $6.23 per dozen in March.
Disrupted supply chains and increasing production costs, compounded by labor shortages, have exacerbated the situation.
According to The Guardian, Cal-Maine, the largest U.S. egg producer, reported unprecedented profits and $1 billion in excess revenue in the first three quarters of the year.
This windfall raises suspicions against egg corporations that are under scrutiny for potential price-fixing.
In response, the Trump administration has initiated an anti-trust investigation to examine these allegations of price gouging.
“Egg prices are spiraling out of control, laying bare the cracks in our corporate food system,” voiced Amanda Starbuck, research director of Food & Water Watch, a consumer advocacy group, cited by The Guardian.
She emphasized the need for immediate action to counteract food monopolies and address corporate price manipulation.
Record-high prices have also become a political issue, with President Trump blaming inflation on Biden’s economic policies.
Notably, egg inflation surged by 60.4% compared to last year.
The bird flu crisis, having led to the culling of over 168 million birds, significantly impacted the egg supply, thereby inflating retail prices even further.
Despite declining wholesale prices, retail costs haven’t dropped, leaving Americans questioning when relief will come.
Texas A&M University professor David Anderson explained, “Wholesale prices were moving up in February, so higher retail prices in March doesn’t seem a surprise.”
He further emphasized, “The decline in wholesale prices really started in March, so maybe the next report will have some lower prices.”
Consumers and advocacy groups like Food & Water Watch demand that the Trump administration prioritize its investigation and combat factory farms.
With Easter approaching, egg demand will peak, but once the holiday is over, a decline in purchases and stabilization in pricing is expected.
"U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 per dozen despite President Donald Trump’s predictions, a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks."https://t.co/Ux3aQ7vl80
— More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) April 10, 2025
