Karachi:
Like across the country, the prices of chicken meat have increased in Karachi.
According to the details, chicken meat is being sold for 700 rupees per kg in the city. During the last two weeks, the price of chicken meat has increased by 150 rupees per kg. Eggs were also sold at Rs 360 per dozen.
The official price has increased by Rs 145 in 15 days, yet the chicken is being sold at an arbitrary unofficial price. The official price was set at Rs 490 on December 7 and Rs 635 on January 3, however, chicken with guts and fat is being sold at Rs 650 per kg and clean meat at Rs 700 per kg.
The official retail price of chicken eggs is fixed at Rs 313 per dozen, but the eggs are being sold at an unofficial price of Rs 360 to 380 per dozen.
On the other hand, chicken sellers say that poultry farms are taking advantage of the increase in the balance of demand and supply and the prices are being increased day by day.
Poultry farms supply at arbitrary prices on weekends, Saturdays and Sundays and on normal days the price is reduced by 30-40 rupees per kg. According to consumers, wholesalers rule the city, traders are fixing the prices of food items and the city administration is a silent spectator.
