SPOKANE, Wash. — The spread of bird flu is impacting our local grocery store prices.
The cost of eggs and chicken are on the rise, while supply has decreased, leaving shoppers struggling to find a good deal at the store.
The average cost of a dozen cage-free eggs was $4.08 on November 30. This is a 30% increase from November 2023, according to Nielsen Market Data, provided by the Egg Board.
Many local markets in Spokane said the bird flu is affecting their supply, making it more difficult to place their regular orders.
One local butcher shop said they’ve struggles with ordering chicken for the past few weeks.
“It’s ridiculous how the price of eggs has just skyrocketed,” said Timothy Perdue, the meat market manager at Trent Harvest Foods in Spokane Valley.
The current cost of a dozen Eggland’s Best eggs at the store is $4.39. This is a bargain compared to the Cherry Lane brand of large eggs, which are priced at $8.99.
Another manager said she thinks her customers are shopping elsewhere due to the high costs.