Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Egg Prices Surge to ₹100 Per Dozen in Mumbai
Egg prices in Mumbai have gone up to ₹98–100 for a dozen because there are not enough eggs to meet the demand.
This is happening because people are eating more eggs in the winter, but the supply hasn't increased.
The eggs come from places like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra.
Prices might go up more if the situation doesn't improve, but things should get better by January.
Some people on social media have been saying that eggs can cause cancer, but the food safety people and doctors say that's not true.
Eggs are safe to eat and are a good part of a healthy diet.
You should listen to the experts and not believe everything you read online.
Egg prices in Mumbai have risen to ₹98–100 per dozen due to a supply crunch.
Supply has dropped by 15–20% as demand increases in winter.
Daily demand in the MMR is 1.10 crore eggs, but supply is only 85 lakh eggs.
Packaged eggs have seen a sharper price increase compared to loose eggs.
FSSAI has dismissed social media claims linking eggs to cancer, stating that eggs are safe and nutritious.
- Who
- Egg traders, industry representatives, FSSAI, and health experts
- What
- Egg prices have risen to ₹98–100 per dozen due to a supply crunch, and FSSAI has dismissed social media claims linking eggs to cancer
- When
- Over the past fortnight, with expected relief in January
- Where
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)
- Why
- Increased winter demand and reduced supply from key states, along with misinformation about egg safety
Social Media Claims
FSSAI and Experts
Eggs and Cancer Risk
Social Media Claims
Social media claims allege that egg consumption is carcinogenic due to nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ) detected in eggs.
FSSAI and Experts
FSSAI and health experts state that eggs are safe, and there is no proven link between egg consumption and cancer. The detection of nitrofuran metabolites does not indicate a health risk.
- Current Price
- ₹98–100 per dozen
- Supply Drop
- 15–20%
- Daily Demand in MMR
- 1.10 crore eggs
- Current Supply in MMR
- 85 lakh eggs
- Wholesale Price
- ₹7 per egg
- Packaged Eggs Price
- ₹65–110 for six-egg packs
- Expected Relief
- January
- Main Supply Sources
- Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra
- Nitrofuran Metabolites Limit
- 1.0 µg/kg (Extraneous Maximum Residue Limit)
- Recommended Daily Intake
- One egg per day for most healthy people
