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Egg prices rise amid supply efforts
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, egg prices saw a significant increase in local markets. The price of a carton for consumers reached around 130 pounds, up from the previous weeks' range of 80 to 90 pounds. This rise coincides with increased demand due to the return to school and household needs. The wholesale price of a carton of red eggs was approximately 110 pounds, while retail was around 130 pounds. Similarly, white eggs cost about 110 pounds wholesale and 130 pounds for consumers. As a result, local (farm-fresh) egg prices have climbed to about 150 pounds for consumers. In response to this rise, the Ministry of Agriculture is intervening to boost supply through mobile outlets and its affiliated markets, offering eggs at prices up to 25% lower than market rates to provide affordable alternatives. There is also ongoing monitoring of the availability and quality of producers. The increase in prices reflects heightened demand driven by the start of the school year, along with government efforts to increase supply and make products more accessible to citizens at reasonable prices.
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