The U.S. government is on a global egg hunt. It's seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe shortage that has caused egg prices at grocery stores to hit record highs.

The U.S. government is on a global egg hunt, seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe shortage that has caused egg prices at grocery stores to hit record highs.

  • Admiral Patrick@dubvee.orgEnglish
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    5 days ago

    I don’t think that’s all of it, but you’re not wrong. Part of it is supply shortage (whether it’s truly real or partially artificial), but there’s definitely an aspect of “this is toilet paper all over again”.

    • GrumpyDuckling@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      31·
      5 days ago

      I can easily just buy fewer eggs and wait for prices to come down. When I saw the toilet paper panic starting to happen I bought a second bidet and pooped at work more often. I just don’t get the “pay inflated/scalper prices” mindset. Just don’t buy it.