Bird Flu Shutdown Poultry Markets

By Y.M. Lowy

Egg prices are skyrocketing, and bird flu is the main cause. While bird flu outbreaks are not new, the current wave is particularly severe. 

Governor Hochul has ordered the temporary shutdown of 80 poultry markets across NYC and many markets upstate as well in response to the H5N1 strain. This follows the culling of millions of chickens nationwide, pushing egg prices up more than 100% since 2023.

With supply remaining tight and demand continuing to rise, it looks like the price hike is here to stay.