Bird Flu Drives Egg Price Surge in Spain

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This episode explores the sharp 18% rise in egg prices in Spain—triple the EU average—driven largely by avian flu outbreaks that led to the culling of over two million hens. We discuss how increased demand, seasonal trends, and market dynamics also play a role, Spain’s ranking among the EU’s highest inflation rates for eggs, and government and consumer group efforts to curb speculation and protect vulnerable households.