Chicken Prices Rise in Telangana and AP, Rates Jump by ₹40–₹50 Per Kg
Chicken prices rise in Telangana and AP as rates jump by ₹40–₹50 per kg, with supply concerns and seasonal factors impacting poultry availability across major cities.
Hyderabad: Chicken prices in Telangana and AP have increased sharply once again, with rates rising by ₹40–₹50 compared to last week. The surge has pushed skinless chicken prices close to ₹300 per kg, creating concern among consumers across major cities.
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Traders say the increase is mainly due to seasonal factors affecting poultry supply.
Current Chicken and Egg Prices
Latest market rates show:
- Skinless chicken: ₹270–₹300 per kg
- Live farm chicken (Hyderabad): around ₹150 per kg
- Eggs (12 pieces retail): about ₹66
Prices are currently similar in cities like Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Vijayawada.
Why Chicken Prices Are Increasing
Experts and traders attribute the rise to:
- Increasing temperatures with the onset of summer
- Higher poultry mortality risk in hot weather
- Reduced supply from farms
- Seasonal demand changes
These factors together have tightened supply, pushing prices upward.
Price Trend Expected to Continue
Market observers believe the chicken price rise in Telangana and AP may continue for the next two to three months if weather conditions remain harsh.
Last month, prices had briefly fallen due to bird flu fears, but the current trend shows a strong rebound.
Impact on Consumers
The price hike is putting pressure on household budgets, especially for families that rely on chicken as an affordable protein source.
Retailers say demand remains steady despite higher rates.
The latest chicken price rise in Telangana and AP, with skinless chicken nearing ₹300 per kg, reflects seasonal supply challenges and rising temperatures. Consumers may continue to face higher prices in the coming weeks as market conditions remain tight.
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