Poultry rates increase in Lahore, Peshawar and Faisalabad

Chicken prices climb in major Pakistan cities, hitting family budgets hard. Feed costs and demand drive the rises.

In Lahore, live broiler wholesale hits Rs 354 per kg, retail Rs 368 per kg. Chicken meat jumps to Rs533 per kg up Rs14 from yesterday’s Rs519. Eggs cost Rs246 per dozen. Live chicken rose Rs 10 in a day. Peshawar sees sharp hikes too. Live broiler official rate reaches Rs420 per kg, up Rs20 daily. As a result, shoppers pay more for staples.

Faisalabad lists live broiler wholesale at Rs 359 per kg, retail Rs 373 per kg. Chicken meat sells for Rs 540 per kg. Eggs stay at Rs 246 per dozen. Rawalpindi holds steady today. Broiler meat remains Rs 570 per kg. Live chicken wholesale sits at Rs 379 per kg, retail Rs 393 per kg—no change from yesterday.

Islamabad sets live broiler at Rs 400 per kg. Farm eggs cost Rs 247 per dozen. In addition, these trends spark worries over inflation. Meanwhile, markets monitor supply chains. Traders blame high feed and transport costs. For example, recent fuel hikes add pressure.

Consumers seek relief as prices soar before holidays. Authorities watch for hoarding. Moving forward, steady rains may ease feed issues soon. Families adjust meals amid climbs. Daily checks keep buyers informed.