Egg prices shoot up in Abu Dhabi

Some local companies have raised the prices of eggs from Dhs13to Dhs20, according to market sources.

The price of the small box has increased by more than Dhs9 and the price of a single egg has gone up from 50 Fils to 75 Fils. Grocery owners say that the hike was due to increasing demand and suspension of egg imports.

The Gulf Today learnt from sources in Abu Dhabi Co-operative Society that the supply of eggs has run out.

Most shelves were empty and there were only small local egg boxes in the morning, but they were also sold out by noon.

People working in the society said that the problem arose first on Monday when the UAE decided not to import hens from countries which proved to have cases of bird flu.