Festive Season Fuels Skyrocketing Chicken, Egg Prices in Telugu States

• Chicken egg prices now Rs. 8-10, chicken Rs. 240-260/kg in Telugu states, expected to rise further.
• Festive demand (Christmas, New Year, Sankranti, Medaram) is a primary driver for the price surge.
• Increased poultry farming costs, including feed (maize, soybean), electricity, and transport, contribute to higher prices.
• Winter impact, higher chicken mortality, and viral diseases lead to reduced supply.
• Consumers, especially middle-class, face burden; government intervention needed to stabilize prices.

Why It Matters: Festive demand, rising costs, and reduced supply are driving chicken and egg prices sky-high in Telugu states.