Egg prices have soared by 35-40% in a year as maize diversion to ethanol production drives up poultry feed costs, with maize prices nearly doubling in three years.
Egg prices have risen by nearly 35-40% over the year
Aug 26, 2026
10:50 am
What's the storyEgg prices in India have seen a sharp spike, thanks to the rising diversion of maize for ethanol production.
The National Egg Co-ordination Committee (NECC) reports that egg prices have risen by nearly 35-40% over the past year.
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