KATHMANDU, July 21: The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association has increased the price of eggs by Rs 30 per crate, effective from August 22 .
With this hike, the price of large-sized eggs has reached Rs 525 per crate, up from Rs 495 set on July 4. Similarly, the price of medium-sized eggs has been raised to Rs 495 per crate from the previous Rs 465, according to the association's General Secretary Madan Pokharel.
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Additionally, Rs 130 per crate will be added to the final price to cover transportation, cartons, and crate costs for eggs delivered from Chitwan to depots across the country. The market price will be adjusted accordingly to include these expenses.
