The online rumor that "new environmental protection regulations have increased the cost of raising chickens, leading to a rise in egg prices" is false.

"New environmental regulations for egg-laying hens will be implemented in April, with fines of up to 1 million yuan for direct discharge of feces." "As costs rise, egg prices also rise, and small-scale farmers are facing a difficult time." Recently, rumors about environmental regulations have caused some panic among the public. After verification from multiple sources, it is confirmed that relevant authorities have not introduced any so-called "new regulations." Industry insiders believe that these rumors are a stretch based on several regulations. As chicken eggs are a fully market-oriented agricultural product, prices are mainly determined by supply and demand. The period after Chinese New Year is traditionally a slow season for egg consumption, as households gradually consume their stockpiled ingredients, reducing market demand and leading to a seasonal decrease in egg prices, which is considered a normal seasonal fluctuation.