Egg Prices Could Rise as Much as 21% This Year as Bird Flu Hits US
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Eggs will get even more expensive after US production plummeted to a seven-year low during one of the worst-ever bird flu outbreaks.
The price for eggs is set to rise as much as 21% compared to a year ago, the biggest increase among all food staples tracked by the US Department of Agriculture. In April, the outlook was for an increase of 6% to 7%.