When a change in market conditions occurs, either a change in supply or demand, prices will adjust in order to react to the change. this will move the price away from the former equilibrium price, but will not immediately go to the new equilibrium price. It takes time for the consumers and suppliers to adapt to the new supply and demand curve positions. During this period, market price will be different from equilibrium. Eventually, price will return to the new intersection of supply and demand and be the new equilibrium price.