LAHORE: Poultry prices in Lahore and other cities across Punjab witnessed a sharp rise, with rates crossing Rs 650 per kg in the provincial capital, here on Thursday.
According to the official rate list, the price of chicken meat is around Rs 594 per kg, but these rates fixed by the district government are not being followed.
The situation is dire in Lahore and other cities of Punjab, but the situation is even worse in Peshawar and other cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
This rise in prices is due to increased demand and higher consumption of other meats. Local traders say that the price of live chicken meat has now reached Rs 490 per kg, recently the price of broiler chicken meat has increased by Rs 100 per kg.
The significant increase in meat prices is also due to higher costs of feed, chicks and electricity, which has significantly affected the overall cost of poultry farming. Due to rising inflation, the prices of mutton and beef have already become unaffordable for salaried people.
Chicken prices in Lahore, Punjab today
Poultry market rates show that the price of chicken has increased by Rs 37 per kg in just one day, bringing the new price to Rs 421 per kg.
Traders’ associations have expressed concern that chicken, like beef and mutton, is becoming unaffordable for the common man. They criticized the recent budget for unfair taxation and ignoring his recommendations.
This situation highlights the increasing financial pressure on citizens as the cost of living increases rapidly after the new budget.
Poultry prices in Punjab
Live Broiler (per kilogram) sold wholesale: Rs. 382
Live Broiler (per kilogram) sold in retail: Rs. 396
Broiler Meat (per kilogram) sold in retail: Rs. 594
Eggs from farms (per packet): Rs. 8040
These prices reflect the current market rates in the poultry industry.
