# When disease hits the supply chain: Why egg prices could rise soon |  BusinessMirror Editorial

> Bank economists warned that inflation in the Philippines could exceed 8% in November and December, driven by higher transport fares, electricity rates, wages, high global oil prices and El Niño risks to food supply. The same editorial roundup also covers Philippine business sentiment, a DOE/DENR administrative order, and unrelated items.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T06:15:19.040Z
- Category: macro · region Philippines · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/74996-when-disease-hits-the-supply-chain-why-egg-prices-could-rise-soon
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Higher domestic inflation and fuel costs raise feed and transport costs for Philippine livestock and poultry producers, and El Niño adds upside risk to feed grain import needs. The egg-price headline is speculative and not supported by the body text.

## Sources

- businessmirror.com.ph: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/09/02/when-disease-hits-the-supply-chain-why-egg-prices-could-rise-soon/

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