Egg prices have risen significantly in San Diego during the first week of September. At supermarkets like Walmart, an 18-count carton of eggs costs $6.72, while a 24-count carton of white eggs at Costco sells for $5. It's important to note that organic eggs are priced even higher.

The basic food basket in the United States has been heavily impacted in 2024, with essential items like squash, avocados, and lemons seeing substantial price increases, affecting the Latino community in particular. Prices are expected to continue rising as the end-of-year holidays approach.

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This situation has forced businesses to adjust their operational costs, impacting both consumers and business owners, who are facing an increasingly challenging economic environment.