Despite the issuance of official price lists by the district administrations of Abbottabad, Mansehra, and Battagram, poultry and meat are still being sold at inflated rates in several areas, raising concerns among consumers.
According to the latest price list, chicken is being sold at Rs540 per kg, while breeder chicken is priced at Rs400 per kg. In Mansehra, the price of farm chicken has been fixed at Rs545 per kg, whereas in Battagram, it has reached Rs555 per kg, making it the highest in the region. However, reports indicate that in several parts of Mansehra and other districts, poultry meat is being sold at significantly higher rates than the official prices.
Consumers have expressed frustration over the lack of enforcement by the district administrations and have urged authorities to take strict action against profiteers. Poultry traders, on the other hand, attribute the price hike to increased demand during the Eid holidays, supply chain disruptions, and rising feed costs.
Local residents have called upon the relevant authorities to conduct strict price monitoring and ensure that the official price lists are implemented effectively to provide relief to consumers.