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Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it? (www.cbsnews.com)

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[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 month ago (2 children)

The call to action — or rather inaction — is asking that American consumers refrain from making any purchases at major retailers on Friday, February 28. The protest comes as people continue to endure rising prices on everything from food and gas to housing and utilities, epitomized by the soaring cost of eggs which in January averaged $4.95 a dozen.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 month ago

literally can't afford anything in the stores?

let's call it a boycott and pretend it's our choice.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago (3 children)

2.5 dozen = $20.39

$20.39÷30= $0.68 per egg.

The discount bulk store brand is still $8.16 per dozen where I am.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Eggs are 12 dollars a dozen near me.

Good thing I know someone with chickens who sells her surplus eggs for 2 bucks a dozen lol

[–] phdepressed 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

They're using early January numbers instead of late January or early February.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

So it doubled in a month. Fun times, yall.