Egg Prices Soar, Rs 16 Hike In 4 Days Burdens Common Man

After remaining stable for nearly three months, egg prices have started rising sharply over the past few days, leaving consumers worried. The wholesale price of eggs, which was Rs 80 per dozen for a long time, rose to Rs 90 about four to five days ago and has now reached Rs 96 per dozen.

A sudden increase of Rs 16 in a short period has shocked consumers. In retail markets, the price of one egg, which was earlier between Rs



6 and Rs 7, has now gone up to Rs 7.50 to Rs 8. Egg prices had fallen in the first week of August to Rs 80 per dozen and remained at that level until a week ago.

Meanwhile, prices of rice, vegetables and other essentials are also rising significantly due to the El Niño effect. The price of fine rice, which was Rs 5,600 to Rs 6,400 per quintal a month ago, has now increased to Rs 6,600 to Rs 8,000 per quintal.