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India Egg Prices Surge 40% as Ethanol Raises Maize Costs

India Egg Prices Surge 40% as Ethanol Raises Maize Costs
Egg Prices Soar 40% In India As Govt Pushes E20 Fuel Policy; How's Ethanol Push Affecting Poultry? · livemint.com

Eggs in India have become much more expensive.

Prices have risen by as much as 40%.

One reason is that maize, which is used to feed poultry, costs more.

India is also using more maize to make ethanol fuel.

This means less maize may be available for poultry feed.

Higher feed costs can make poultry products more expensive.

Winter demand for eggs is approaching.

The report says egg and poultry prices could rise even more.

Key facts

Reported price increase
Egg prices have surged by up to 40%.
Affected sector
India’s poultry sector.
Key input
Maize is used as poultry feed and as an ethanol feedstock.
Policy context
India is expanding its ethanol programme and pushing the E20 fuel policy.
Expected trend
Egg and poultry prices are expected to rise further.
Demand factor
Winter demand is approaching.

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