Chicken Prices Surge in Hyderabad During Wedding Season, Check Latest Price Here

Chicken prices in Hyderabad have increased sharply during the wedding season, adding an extra burden on common people already affected by rising prices of oil, pulses, and vegetables. Due to intense heat, reduced supply, and increased demand, skinless chicken prices touched Rs 350 to Rs 360 per kilogram, while traders expect rates to remain high till the end of June.

Chicken Prices Rise Sharply in Hyderabad

According to market sources, chicken prices have been increasing steadily over the past one week.

Last month, skinless chicken prices ranged between:

• Rs 250 and Rs 285 per kg

However, on Sunday, prices crossed:

• Rs 350 to Rs 360 per kg

Though the rate later came down to around Rs 330 per kg from Monday, traders said prices may increase again on Sunday due to heavy demand during the wedding season.

Heatwave and Chicken Deaths Impact Supply

Traders said the intense summer heat has badly affected poultry production.

Due to severe heat conditions:

• Chickens are dying in large numbers
• Production has slowed down
• Supply is unable to meet demand

This has resulted in a sharp increase in chicken prices across markets.

Common Man Struggles With Rising Meat Prices

The report stated that middle-class families who usually prepare chicken curry during weekends are now struggling due to the price rise.

People who earlier purchased:

• 2 kilograms of chicken

are now reportedly buying:

• Half a kilogram

The increase in chicken prices comes at a time when people are already facing rising costs of:

• Oil
• Pulses
• Vegetables

Current Chicken and Mutton Prices

Market sources shared the latest meat prices in Hyderabad markets:

Chicken Prices

• Live bird chicken: Rs 190 to Rs 210 per kg
• Chicken with skin: Around Rs 320 per kg
• Skinless chicken: Rs 330 to Rs 360 per kg
• Boneless chicken: Rs 640 to Rs 660 per kg

Egg Prices

• Eggs: Rs 72 to Rs 80 per dozen

Mutton Prices

• Mutton: Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,200 per kg

Traders Expect Prices to Stay High Till June-End

Traders said chicken and mutton prices are increasing due to:

• Hot weather
• Wedding season demand
• Reduced poultry supply
• Increased consumption

According to traders, meat prices are expected to remain at similar levels until the end of June.

Chicken prices in Hyderabad have surged sharply during the wedding season due to intense heat, reduced poultry supply, and rising demand. Skinless chicken prices crossed Rs 350 to Rs 360 per kg, while traders expect prices to remain high till the end of June. The increase has added pressure on common people already struggling with rising prices of essential commodities.

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