Turkey: Egg prices change weekly, each one stood for 5 liras

Although the fluctuations in the economy cause an increase in food prices, opportunists are also among the reasons for this increase. Especially the increase in food prices causes reactions from the citizens. Eggs were also affected by this increase due to the increase in feed, energy, packaging and transportation costs. Organic eggs sold for 2 liras a month ago increased to 4-5 liras. Shopkeepers say that egg prices are increasing on a weekly basis. Citizens began to reduce the number of eggs they bought. Eggs in smaller packages began to be sold in markets as an alternative to 30 eggs. Speaking about the increase in egg prices, Süphan Pasha said, "White eggs are sold for 2.5 liras, organic eggs for 4 liras. 1 month ago, white eggs were 1.5 liras, organic eggs were 2 liras. Prices change weekly. White eggs were 30 liras a year ago now. It exceeded 65 liras. Citizens complain about the price increase in eggs and react as if we are doing the hikes," he said. A citizen named Hasan ...