Norwegians face egg shortage and high prices during Holy Week, prompting border shopping in Sweden.

Norwegians face an egg shortage during Holy Week, prompting them to cross the border into Sweden to purchase the traditional Easter food. Swedish stores have better stock and lower prices than Norway, where concerns about overproduction and bird flu have impacted the market, causing egg prices to reach near-historic highs globally. Norway consistently has a high cost of living, making shopping trips across the border to Sweden for lower-priced goods a common practice.

March 28, 2024
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