Maharashtra is witnessing an unprecedented surge in egg prices as supply shortages coincide with increased winter consumption. In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, wholesale egg rates have crossed Rs 7 per piece, while retail prices are hovering around Rs 8, according to local officials and market sources. Other regions of the state are also seeing similar trends, albeit with minor variations.

The state currently faces a deficit of approximately 1.5 crore eggs per day, whereas winter demand climbs to nearly three crore per day. This imbalance between supply and demand is largely responsible for the price spike.

Shitalkumar Mukane, Additional Commissioner of the Animal Husbandry Department, explained that the shortage stems from outbreaks of bird-related diseases in major production hubs in Andh

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