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Chicago Egg Prices Soar 39.6% Amid Shortages

1/11/2025

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Egg prices in Chicago have skyrocketed to a staggering $3.65 per dozen, a 39.6% increase from last year, driven by bird flu and soaring production costs. With stores grappling with shortages, consumers are turning to alternatives. Experts warn that these elevated prices may persist until poultry stocks bounce back.

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Egg prices in Chicago have skyrocketed to a staggering $3.65 per dozen, a 39.6% increase from last year, driven by bird flu and soaring production costs. With stores grappling with shortages, consumers are turning to alternatives. Experts warn that these elevated prices may persist until poultry stocks bounce back.