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Now, egg prices had soared in recent months, reaching an average high of $4.95 per dozen in January, that according to the Department of Labor. And then from January of 2024 to January 2025, egg prices increased by 54%. Now, a primary reason for the skyrocketing prices is the avian influenza, avian flu, which has led to the culling of tens of millions of egg-laying hens in recent months.
Now, egg prices had soared in recent months, reaching an average high of $4.95 per dozen in January, that according to the Department of Labor. And then from January of 2024 to January 2025, egg prices increased by 54%. Now, a primary reason for the skyrocketing prices is the avian influenza, avian flu, which has led to the culling of tens of millions of egg-laying hens in recent months.
Now, egg prices had soared in recent months, reaching an average high of $4.95 per dozen in January, that according to the Department of Labor. And then from January of 2024 to January 2025, egg prices increased by 54%. Now, a primary reason for the skyrocketing prices is the avian influenza, avian flu, which has led to the culling of tens of millions of egg-laying hens in recent months.
This is something that was actually talked about by the USDA Secretary Rollins in a recent interview, but saying that it was time for someone to take charge since the Biden administration refused to do it.
This is something that was actually talked about by the USDA Secretary Rollins in a recent interview, but saying that it was time for someone to take charge since the Biden administration refused to do it.
This is something that was actually talked about by the USDA Secretary Rollins in a recent interview, but saying that it was time for someone to take charge since the Biden administration refused to do it.
Now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said last month that more than 23 million birds were culled in January to contain the virus. And that followed more than 18 million in December of 2024 that were put down as well. Several weeks ago, the USDA also warned that egg prices could jump by more than 40 percent this year. But as you just heard there from the agricultural secretary,
Now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said last month that more than 23 million birds were culled in January to contain the virus. And that followed more than 18 million in December of 2024 that were put down as well. Several weeks ago, the USDA also warned that egg prices could jump by more than 40 percent this year. But as you just heard there from the agricultural secretary,
Now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said last month that more than 23 million birds were culled in January to contain the virus. And that followed more than 18 million in December of 2024 that were put down as well. Several weeks ago, the USDA also warned that egg prices could jump by more than 40 percent this year. But as you just heard there from the agricultural secretary,
nothing is going to stand in the way of doing everything they can for the prices to continue to come down so let's move to the other big issue and that is dealing with the nationwide average for gas and that is declined for four straight weeks and down 42 cents from one year ago the white house pointed to data showing that the average for a gallon of gas is now under three dollars at
nothing is going to stand in the way of doing everything they can for the prices to continue to come down so let's move to the other big issue and that is dealing with the nationwide average for gas and that is declined for four straight weeks and down 42 cents from one year ago the white house pointed to data showing that the average for a gallon of gas is now under three dollars at
nothing is going to stand in the way of doing everything they can for the prices to continue to come down so let's move to the other big issue and that is dealing with the nationwide average for gas and that is declined for four straight weeks and down 42 cents from one year ago the white house pointed to data showing that the average for a gallon of gas is now under three dollars at
$2.99 or less at more than two-thirds of all gas stations. The Trump administration has faced some blowback in recent days over its economic policies the left continues to attack, particularly their tariffs and the declines in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and NASDAQ.
$2.99 or less at more than two-thirds of all gas stations. The Trump administration has faced some blowback in recent days over its economic policies the left continues to attack, particularly their tariffs and the declines in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and NASDAQ.
$2.99 or less at more than two-thirds of all gas stations. The Trump administration has faced some blowback in recent days over its economic policies the left continues to attack, particularly their tariffs and the declines in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and NASDAQ.
But the White House saying we are staying the course, understanding that there is going to be tough days for America to have a major recorrect on pricing. And tariffs are going to help us get that done.
But the White House saying we are staying the course, understanding that there is going to be tough days for America to have a major recorrect on pricing. And tariffs are going to help us get that done.
But the White House saying we are staying the course, understanding that there is going to be tough days for America to have a major recorrect on pricing. And tariffs are going to help us get that done.
When it comes to the issue of gasoline, the president is saying drill, baby, drill, making it clear that we're not going to be held hostage by the Middle East or any other nation, that America has more than enough resources to take care of itself and to lower prices for all Americans.
When it comes to the issue of gasoline, the president is saying drill, baby, drill, making it clear that we're not going to be held hostage by the Middle East or any other nation, that America has more than enough resources to take care of itself and to lower prices for all Americans.