A staple for the poor: The price of a single egg nears 4 TL

Price hikes on basic food products continue unabated. The price of a single egg, known as a staple for low-income citizens, has neared 4 TL on supermarket shelves.

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The price of eggs, a source of protein and vitamins, has doubled in one year.

Following the latest price hikes, the price of a single egg has risen to 4 TL, a 15-pack of eggs to 64 TL, and a 30-pack of eggs to 115 TL.

This photo, taken at a supermarket in Istanbul, has become a trending topic on social media.

WHY ARE EGG PRICES RISING?

Experts state that as the exchange rate increases, the price of eggs also rises.