Chicago shoppers are facing a scramble for eggs as shortages grip local stores, sending prices soaring beyond $7 per dozen. Frustrated consumers are met with empty shelves and sticker shock, turning a breakfast staple into a luxury item.
The surge in prices is linked to supply chain disruptions, rising feed costs, and avian flu outbreaks affecting poultry farms. Retailers are struggling to keep up with demand, leaving customers searching multiple stores just to find a carton.
Many residents, already stretched by inflation, are now forced to rethink grocery budgets. Some have turned to alternatives like powdered eggs or plant-based substitutes, while others are simply cutting back.
Economists warn that unless supply stabilizes, high egg prices may persist. Producers are working to replenish stock, but relief may take weeks. In the meantime, consumers brace for continued price hikes, making even a simple omelet an expensive indulgence.
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