Egg rationin in full swing

GAUTENG – Over the last few weeks, an avian flu outbreak in South Africa caused egg and chicken shortages nationwide. In response to these shortages, retailers like Woolworths and Pick n Pay are rationing the amount of eggs consumers can buy to one or two egg packs. James Hodge, chief economist and acting deputy commissioner at the Competition Commissioner, said during supply shocks, as is the case with chickens and eggs, rationing is preferred over increasing prices to decrease demand.