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Egg prices continue to increase despite bird flu outbreak slowing

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Consumers and businesses that rely on eggs should not anticipate immediate relief.

Demand for eggs is typically elevated until after Easter , which falls on April 20 .

President Donald Trump tried to take credit for the lower wholesale egg prices the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported in recent weeks .

President's plan to fight bird flu by focusing on strengthening egg farmers’ defenses against the virus is likely to be more of a long-term help.