Chicken Prices Soar to Rs 300/kg in Telugu States; Egg Prices Drop

• Chicken prices in Telugu states have surged, with skinless chicken reaching up to Rs. 300 per kilogram, a significant jump from Rs. 250-260 previously.
• High demand, especially on Sundays, coupled with reduced poultry production due to bird diseases and rising summer temperatures, are cited as key reasons for the price hike.
• In Hyderabad, skinless chicken costs Rs. 290-300/kg, dressed chicken Rs. 260, and live birds Rs. 177 retail, Rs. 150 at farm level. Similar high prices are seen in Warangal, Asifabad, Kamareddy, and Vijayawada.
• Conversely, egg prices have decreased, with a tray of 30 eggs now costing Rs. 130-140 and 12 eggs for Rs. 60.
• The drop in egg prices is attributed to reduced exports due to global tensions (Iran-Israel) and increased domestic stock; chicken prices may fall if farm production recovers.