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Sometimes complaining about the price of eggs isn’t just about the eggs. In recent years, egg prices have become a metaphor for the rising cost of just about every human necessity. The inflation rate has cooled since 2022, but new tariffs on imported goods may drive the cost of living even higher.

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What the left is saying

Price Manipulation Allegations

Left-leaning sources frequently highlight allegations of price gouging among major egg producers, questioning the justification for steep price increases despite rising demand and significant profits reported by companies.

Impact of Bird Flu

Coverage often emphasizes the devastating impact of avian influenza outbreaks on egg-laying hens, attributing substantial losses to the ongoing crisis, and raising concerns about food security.

Consumer Suffering

Articles focus on the struggles faced by consumers, particularly lower-income households, due to soaring egg prices, showcasing personal anecdotes and the broader implications of these costs for family budgets.

What the center is saying

Economic Strain on Restaurants

Center-focused analysis often discusses how rising egg prices are affecting restaurants across the country, with many establishments considering surcharges or increased prices for egg-containing dishes.

Market Conditions

Coverage highlights the interplay of market forces and bird flu, detailing the complex dynamics of supply chains and consumer behavior as egg prices fluctuate.

Government Responses

Articles delve into the actions taken by the government, including investigations into potential collusion among egg producers and initiatives aimed at stabilizing prices through increased biosecurity measures.

What the right is saying

Blame on Previous Administration

Right-leaning articles tend to attribute rising egg prices to policy missteps of the previous administration, particularly regarding agricultural policies that allegedly exacerbated supply issues.

Individual Responsibility of Producers

Reports often stress the responsibility of egg producers to manage their flocks effectively to prevent shortages, highlighting calls for accountability amidst serious market challenges.

Profit-Driven Narratives

Coverage reflects suspicion regarding large producers' motivations for current prices, questioning whether they are exploiting the crisis for profit rather than addressing consumer needs.

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2025

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2025

Egg prices drop 33% from all-time high, USDA predicts Easter uptick

New U.S. Department of Agriculture data showed egg prices dropping 33% from an all-time high of $8.17 to $5.51 per dozen. However, prices remained 50% higher than a year earlier.

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2025

Fed pauses rate cuts in first interest rate decision since Trump took office

In its first interest rate decision since President Trump returned to office, the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged – a reflection of persistently high inflation.

2023

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2023

Half the country thinks Biden’s policies are doing nothing for middle class

A new poll showed half the country believes President Joe Biden’s policies were not benefitting the middle class – a foreshadowing of problems Biden’s Democratic party would face in the 2024 elections.