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To exemplify the dire situation, let's take eggs, a common staple in many households. Prior to the pandemic, the price of a dozen eggs rarely exceeded three dollars. However, in 2022 and 2023, prices surged to record levels. According to advocacy group Farm Action, major egg producers exploited inflation and avian flu as convenient excuses to inflate profit margins by up to 40%. It was later revealed that collusion among egg producers led to an artificially high market price, causing further distress for families grappling with rising costs.