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‘Egg-flation’ crisis: What does the spike in the U.S. egg prices mean?

2025-04-02 1,444 Dailymotion

A breakfast staple is at the center of a growing economic concern in the U.S. Egg prices have surged in recent months, driven by a combination of bird flu outbreaks, high feed and transport costs, and steady consumer demand.

The phenomenon—now dubbed “egg-flation”—has hit households and food industries alike, squeezing budgets and reshaping grocery habits.
CGTN’s Michael Marillier explains the U.S.’ egg shortage.