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Before the pandemic, purchasing a dozen eggs rarely cost more than three dollars. However, by 2022 and 2023, prices surged to record highs, shocking consumers and economists alike. According to research conducted by Farm Action, this dramatic increase can be attributed to collusion among dominant egg producers who allegedly used inflation and avian flu as pretexts to significantly inflate their profit margins. Reports indicate that these producers have achieved margins as high as 40% on a dozen eggs, raising serious concerns about market manipulation.