https://wccftech.com/exclusive-demand-to-exceed-supply-for-intel-rocket-lake-due-to-substrate-shortage/

It would appear that gamers can't catch a break. Products that rely on TSMC, such as AMD parts, have had tight supply for a while now (with a few exceptions). Intel CPUs, considering they are built in their own foundry, have had a free run of the proverbial house for a while now and CPU prices have been consistently affordable. According to our sources, this is something that could change later this year due to substrate shortages affecting the entire semiconductor industry - including Intel.

Before we go any further, here is the top-level summary: