# Why egg prices are increasing again

> Average US egg prices rose 8.9% from November to December 2023, according to the consumer price index, after a 2.2% rise the prior month. A dozen grade A large eggs cost $2.51 in December, still well below the January 2023 peak of $4.82.

- Date: 2024-01-19 · published 2024-01-19T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/32145-why-egg-prices-are-increasing-again
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Renewed bird flu losses in layer flocks are tightening egg supply, and poultry supply tightness supports chicken and related protein prices, which can shift feed demand.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- cnbc.com: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/19/why-egg-prices-are-increasing-again.html

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