Egg prices have surged to ₹90 per dozen in several parts of the country, with traders attributing the spike to the ongoing heatwave. According to market sources, the extreme temperatures have led to a sharp drop in egg production, as hens lay fewer eggs in hot weather conditions. The supply crunch, coupled with sustained demand, has driven up wholesale and retail prices. Poultry farm owners say the cost of maintaining livestock has also gone up due to increased water and feed requirements, further contributing to the price hike. Consumers are feeling the pinch, especially in urban areas, where prices are rising fastest.