The prices of chicken in Hyderabad have crossed the Rs 400 per kg mark due to the summer heat and the wedding season in the city.
Syed Fayazuddin, the proprietor of Eagle Groups Fayaz Trading, said that this increase is attributed to a rise in demand, particularly due to an uptick in weddings in the city. He also mentioned the decline in supply due to the prevailing summer heat in the state.
The chicken prices in Hyderabad have increased from Rs 155 per kg live on May 6 to Rs 172 on May 20. This increase is evident across various chicken types, including those with skin, without skin, and boneless.
The rates for live chicken and chicken with skin in the city have gone up to Rs 172 and Rs 249 per kg, respectively. For varieties without skin and boneless, the rates are Rs 249 and Rs 400 per kg, respectively.