LAHORE: Chicken prices in Lahore, Punjab increased massively due to the increasing demand of chicken in the province.
As per the details, consumers in Lahore and other parts of Punjab have seen a sharp rise in prices for essential commodities, including chicken, eggs, and cooking oil, impacting household budgets as the cost of daily necessities soars.
As per the latest official rate list issued on Wednesday, the price of chicken meat surged by Rs21, bringing the cost per kilogram to Rs511, up from Rs490.
The price hike has affected both live chicken and dressed meat, with the wholesale price rising by Rs15 to Rs339 per kilogram, while the retail price now stands at Rs353 per kilogram.
In Multan, a similar trend was observed. The wholesale price of live chicken was Rs322 per kilogram, with the retail price fixed at Rs336. Chicken meat is being sold for Rs485 per kilogram, reflecting the province-wide increase in poultry prices.
Poultry prices in Punjab
Live Broiler (per kilogram) sold wholesale: Rs. 325
Live Broiler (per kilogram) sold in retail: Rs. 353
Broiler Meat (per kilogram) sold in retail: Rs. 511
Eggs from farms (per packet): Rs. 9900
These prices reflect the current market rates in the poultry industry.
