The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the recent surge in egg prices, according to a report.&nbsp;

Antitrust enforcers with the department are looking into the cause of rising prices, including whether egg producers have conspired to artificially inflate them by holding back supply, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.&nbsp;

Egg prices have doubled in the last year and the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts they could rise again by 41% over this year.&nbsp;

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FOX Business has reached out to the Justice Department for comment.&nbsp;

Antitrust enforcers with the department are looking into the cause of rising prices, including whether egg producers have conspired to artificially inflate them by holding back supply.{ai:summary}<p>The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the sharp increase in egg prices, which have doubled over the past year. Authorities are examining whether producers have colluded to raise prices by restricting supply.</p><p>The U.S. Department of Agriculture warns that prices could rise by an additional 41% this year. #economy</p>

Justice Department investigating surge in egg prices: report

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