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Egg Prices Soar 61% Amid Bird Flu Crisis

2/10/2025

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Egg prices in the U.S. have skyrocketed by 61% since President Trump's election, now averaging $4 per dozen, largely due to a devastating bird flu outbreak. Restaurants like Waffle House are feeling the pinch, resorting to surcharges. This crisis has sparked frustration among Americans, who feel let down by unfulfilled promises to lower food costs.

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Egg prices in the U.S. have skyrocketed by 61% since President Trump's election, now averaging $4 per dozen, largely due to a devastating bird flu outbreak. Restaurants like Waffle House are feeling the pinch, resorting to surcharges. This crisis has sparked frustration among Americans, who feel let down by unfulfilled promises to lower food costs.