eggflation noun [U] /egˈfleɪ.ʃᵊn/ a significant increase in the price of eggs, normally because of higher production costs or shortages So-called ‘eggflation’ – a phenomenon that’s seen the price of eggs rise by as much as 15% – is skyrocketing, with prices for the breakfast and baking essential scrambling to record highs. Factors range from …

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