According to a recent report by CCTV News, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released new consumer price index data showing that retail egg prices in the US reached a new peak in March. A dozen eggs now cost an average of US$6.23, translating to about US$0.52 per egg, or approximately HK$4.
Although wholesale egg prices have decreased, and there have been no recent outbreaks of avian flu at egg-producing farms, the data suggests that the so-called "egg shortage" in the US is far from over. The high prices continue to affect consumers and related businesses alike.
On April 13, a CCTV reporter conducted an on-the-ground investigation in the US and found that egg prices vary widely. Cheaper eggs are often sold under restrictions, making them difficult to obtain, while higher-priced eggs are easy to find but cost over US$1 each. For many consumers, this presents a dilemma: affordable options are elusive, while premium eggs feel out of reach.
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