In Karachi, rising chicken meat and egg costs have heightened citizens’ concerns about escalating food prices as winter approaches. The price surge adds financial burdens, prompting calls for local administration intervention.
Recent reports indicate a significant increase in chicken meat prices. Chicken meat now sells for Rs 660 per kilogram, up from Rs 564—a Rs 96 increase per kg. Egg prices have also climbed, with a dozen now costing Rs 380, up from Rs 292, and country eggs reaching Rs 650 per dozen.
These price hikes are particularly troubling for lower-income groups struggling with rising food costs. The sharp increase, coinciding with winter preparations, has led to widespread speculation about the reasons behind these spikes and their legitimacy.
Frustrated citizens urge authorities to regulate chicken and egg prices and implement stricter poultry market monitoring to curb further inflationary pressures.
