KATHMANDU, Dec 8: The price of eggs has increased four times within the first 20 days of Mangsir (November/December). The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association (NLPFA) has fixed a new support price, which will come into effect from Tuesday. With this revision, egg prices are now much higher compared to the beginning of the month.
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According to the NLPFA’s data, the price of large eggs was Rs 450 per crate on November 19. By December 8, it had climbed to Rs 565 per crate — an increase of Rs 115 within the period. The NLPFA had raised the price earlier on November 19, followed by further hikes on the 23 and 29.
