COLORADO SPRINGS — If you've been grocery shopping recently, you've likely felt the rising cost of eggs. Prices have surged by more than 230% since 2021, frustrating many shoppers.
President Donald Trump and his administration are taking action with a strategy to reduce egg prices. This strategy includes an investment of up to $1 billion to combat avian flu.
Avian flu has caused widespread outbreaks among poultry populations, leading to shortages of eggs and driving prices higher.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is implementing several measures to address the issue, including enhanced biosecurity protocols, financial relief for farmers, vaccines, and new regulations designed to prevent further outbreaks.
Liz Poje, a local shopper in Colorado Springs, shared her thoughts on the situation.
"I think if we were maintaining our flocks the way the rest of the world does, we wouldn’t be in this situation. I think it will work, but I think it’s too little, too late."
To address the shortage, the USDA is also working to increase egg imports from other countries. The goal is to get more eggs into U.S. markets quickly, potentially helping to lower prices.
News5 visited several grocery stores in Colorado Springs to compare egg prices:
King Soopers: $7.49
Safeway: $10.99
Sprouts: $4.49
Walmart: $5.54
When Will Prices Drop?
Although these efforts are expected to help stabilize the egg market, officials say it could take several months before prices begin to drop.
While it is difficult to predict an exact timeline, shoppers may begin to see a reduction in egg prices as these measures take place in the following months.
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