Egg prices at a record high

The morning breakfast just got costlier for omelette and fried egg lovers. The prices of eggs have touched Rs 35 a dozen this week, the highest ever. A single egg is available at Rs 3.

The early onset of winter, higher prices of vegetables and a dip in egg production have sent egg prices soaring across the country, say poultry farm owners. 8220;The prevailing cold wave across the country has increased egg consumption, pushing up prices,8221; said a local shopkeeper. Sources said egg prices are likely to stabilise during the next week.

8220;I eat eggs in breakfast daily and am shocked at the rates. The price of chicken is already so high. All this is adversely affecting our budget,8221; said a resident of Sector 15.