Washington
The prices of eggs have increased rapidly due to re -increase in bird flu cases in the US. According to the recently released Monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, in January 2025, the average price of a dozen grade A eggs reached $ 4.95. This price is more than $ 4.82 in the record two years ago.
The biggest growth after 2015
According to the US Labor Statistics Bureau, this increase in the prices of eggs is considered to be the biggest increase after the outbreak of bird flu in 2015. Bird flu cases have increased again in the last few months, which has reduced the number of chickens in poultry farms, which has directly affected the supply of eggs.
American citizens struggling with inflation
The rising prices of eggs have put pressure on the budget of common citizens. While the prices of food items are increasing, so much increase in the price of daily meals like eggs has put people into worry.
What is the reason after all?
A large number of chickens have died due to the outbreak of bird flu, which has affected the availability of eggs. The decrease in production capacity of poultry farms has increased the crisis on eggs supply, due to which the price is seen to be unexpected.