Hyderabad: Chicken prices soared across Telangana, leaving consumers and meat lovers concerned as skinless chicken touched a high of Rs. 310 per kg in the Hyderabad market, traders said on Sunday.
Traders attributed the sharp rise to sustained demand during the winter season and increased production costs. They said demand remained strong even after New Year celebrations and ahead of the Sankranthi festival, preventing any price correction. According to poultry traders, this is the highest price recorded for chicken this season in Hyderabad.
While prices peaked in Hyderabad, other markets in the state and neighbouring regions reported only marginal changes compared to last week. Skinless chicken was sold at around Rs. 290 per kg in Vijayawada, Rs. 300 per kg in Guntur and Warangal, and Rs. 290 per kg in Visakhapatnam.
Prices ranged between Rs. 270 and Rs. 290 per kg in Khammam, while Kamareddy reported prices of about Rs. 280 per kg. Traders said supply levels remained steady in these areas, helping prevent sharper increases.
Chicken prices soar as egg rates stay high
Along with chicken, egg prices continued to remain high at Rs. 8 per egg across several markets. Consumers expressed concern that prices could rise further as the festival season approaches.
Meanwhile, mutton prices offered some relief to meat lovers in parts of Hyderabad, where it was available at Rs. 800 to Rs. 900 per kg in select markets. As a result, several consumers were seen flocking to mutton shops early in the morning to beat the rush and rising prices.