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Maybe There Was an Egg Cartel After All

A new Politico Magazine piece argues that recent surges in American egg prices may not be explained by avian flu alone, revisiting claims that major egg producers coordinated to constrain supply and inflate prices. The article connects the egg price saga to the broader affordability debate, as consumers and politicians alike scrutinize whether food industry consolidation and possible collusion have made groceries dramatically more expensive.

Why now: Egg prices and grocery affordability remain a hot political issue, and new reporting suggesting producer collusion reignites the debate

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