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Egg Prices Soar Ahead of 2024 Election: 20% Increase Expected

2/5/2025

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Egg prices are becoming a hot topic in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, as avian flu has devastated over 111 million birds since 2022. The USDA warns of an 8.4% price hike in December 2024, with a staggering 20.3% increase anticipated for 2025, alongside an overall food cost rise of 2.2%.

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Egg prices are becoming a hot topic in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, as avian flu has devastated over 111 million birds since 2022. The USDA warns of an 8.4% price hike in December 2024, with a staggering 20.3% increase anticipated for 2025, alongside an overall food cost rise of 2.2%.